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

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1930 volume:

brentooocl College Magazine Dictoria, British Columbia Contents Editorial -.• v 3 Occasional Jottings 3 Rugby 5 Valete 10 The Boat Club 11 Squash Rackets 12 Badminton 12 Speech Day . 13 The Dramatic Society 14 Sailing ! 15 The Chapel 16 — Chapel Services 17 Th.e Aero Club .. ... 18 Cricket 19 Embarrassing Moments 22 A Trip to the Dominion x strophysical Observatory 23 Inter-House Sports 24 Inter-School Sports 26 The Picnic to Sandy Beach 27 Old Boys ' Day 27 Old Boys ' Notes 28 4 s Sh B r c 11 1 w o o d C o 1 1 e g e M a g a z i n e Editorial HE past year has slipped by very quietly, possibly without as many out- standing landmarks in the school ' s history as have occurred in previous years. Very few changes have been made in the school buildings with the exception of the Chapel which is daily becoming more and more beautiful. Three new masters have been added to the teaching staff: — Mr. Gibson, Mr. Privett and Mr. Hincks, and a new matron, Miss Egerton, came at Christmas. Last September over forty new boys were enrolled— perhaps too many in a school of about one hundred. If nearly all parents could see their way to keep their boys at Brentwood from three to four years, the result would be a great help to the school as a whole and to each boy in particular. Less change would then be experienced from year to year, and the torch would be more effectively handed on. Sports have taken their usual place in the life of the school. The Rugby season was a very successful one. The Boat Club seems to send more boys out on the water every day, and there is much keenness shown by those boys entering for the Regatta on July 11. Cricket has not had such a successful season as last year, because it has had more difficulties to overcome. Tennis has been more neglected this year because fewer boys have found time for it, together with the other numerous activities of the school. The college has been singularly free from epidemics during the past twelve months, in spite of the fact that the winter was quite a cold one for Victoria, but very little snowfall was experienced. Since the school was opened in 1923 over one hundred boys have secured admission to universities. Old boys have distinguished themselves at Oxford and Cambridge, McGill, Toronto, the University of Alberta, the University of British Columbia, Harvard, Cornell, Washington, Oregon and Berkeley- Ar- rangements have now been made with all these universities whereby admission requirements can be complied with at Brentwood College. The farmers of Saanich have at last solved their drought problem. When- ever they wish for a heavy fall of rain, they invite the College to a cricket match, and behold, their wish is granted ! At the beginning of the Lent Term a certain amount of excitement was pro- vided when the sixth form classroom caught on fire. For several days tender enquiries were made of Mr. Privett as to his injured anatomy after his fall down the slippery steps. Fortunately, the fire was extinguished without much property loss. Occasional Jottings Page Three Bre 11 1 w o o d Coll e g e M a g a zinc I Iowever, the masters did not hnd this episode of the fire so amusing, for while the classroom was being repaired, they were forced to give up their com- mon room to the sixth form. Some of the objects originally there, are still miss- ing. Anyone finding books and other articles initialed W.O.I. IT. is asked to de- liver them to their owner. During the Christmas term a most interesting lecture was given by Mr. Howard Ginnis, who was about to go to Tibet and Eastern Asia on a missionary trip. :(: s|{ ;js |c We have noticed that quite a number of moustaches have been attempted during the past year, the latest to try this fancy being M — y— -w. It is a pity that Mr. Stewart is no longer able to supply his sprouting lotions at such a low cost ! His visits to the school ended after a slight disagreement with the cook (possibly concerning some missing spoons). We understand that many choking sighs were faintly heard in the neigh- bourhood of the bursar ' s office after Miss Pease departed at the end of last term. During the Easter holidays, Mr. Beaumont very kindly took the boys who were staying at the College for an extended cruise to Friday Harbour on the island of San Juan. It was phenomenal how provisions for a day ' s outing dis- appeared in the space of ten minutes. Fortunately the settlement boasted a few stores. With the advent of Mr. Smith as musical director of the orchestra, we live in hopes that we may soon be able to distinguish between the Wildman Blues and Ah, Sweet Mystery of Fife. Towards the end of the Fent term a very interesting lecture, entitled By Motor Car from Cairo to Mt. Sinai, was given to the school by Mr. Gibson. The address was illustrated with many unusual slides depicting the Site of the Burning Bush, Aaron ' s Chapel of the Golden Calf and many other places of Biblical interest. jjs j|S On June 12 Admiral Storey visited the College with Mr. Curtis, the chair- man of the Board of Governors, and a party of Navy Feague officials. Admiral Storey spoke of his work in connection with his annual tour of inspection of Canadian Navy Feague Sea Cadets, and placed before the boys in the short time at his disposal some idea of a Canadian ' s responsibility toward its sea-born commerce. Page Four B r e 11 1 w o o d C o liege Magazine HE game suffered somewhat this season due to lack of games and match experience last year, and our play throughout the season did not quite reach the standard of previous years. We adopted for the first time a seven-man scrum formation, and on the whole were more successful at heeling than we have been in the past. We congratulate B. Elmore, an old boy, on being elected vice-captain of Harvard University English Rugby XV. Played October 19th. (Won 16-11) The team started off on this season by a smooth victory. Having had more practice than the Wanderers, they stood up better before attacks and in follow- ing up. The score was started in Brentwood ' s favour by a penalty kick, con- verted by Wootten. The score was evened in the last minute of the half by a try from Cooper of the Wanderers, which was not converted. The second half saw much more scoring. Immediately after the kick-off Wootten scored a try after a spectacular run from centre-field, which he con- verted. The Wanderers again evened this by a try from McConnan, converted by Symons. Brockie ii then scored after breaking away from the Wanderers ' attack. Wootten again converted. The Wanderers tried hard for more points and McConnan again got over ; Symons made a good run but failed to score. In the last few minutes Wootten made the final try, which he could not convert. Wootten made the greater part of the points, but the others provided good team- work. The game was played on our own ground. Played October 26th. (Won 25-0) The team fared even better in their second game. The other side made many attacks but our defence was not broken entirely. Wilson was the first to Brentwood College: v. Oak Bay Wanderers Brentwood College v. J. B. A. A. Page Five Brent w o d C o 1 1 e g e M a g a z i n e attack with a good run, but did not score. Then McNeill made a sensational try between the bars. He then repeated this after a good run by the three-quarters. Hunter then made a very good run to within a yard of the line, but did not score. The forwards then pressed hard, and Wootten went over at the end of the half. Our opponents made a hard attempt for a try, but Hanbury prevented their man from getting too near our line. In the second half, Weir soon scored after a fine run by Wootten. Brent- wood then pressed hard, and, after good runs by Wilson and McNeill, Wright scored.- The J. B. A. A. proceeded to press us hard, but on both their dangerous runs their men were brought down by Wootten and McNeill. The forwards worked hard in this match, and kept the ball near their line many times during the game. All our tries were converted by Wootten. Brentwood College v. Vancouver lire, ii Schools (Rep. team) (Lost 25-6) This game, played in Vancouver before a very large number of spectators, resulted in a decided win for our opponents. Vancouver, captained by St. G. Mitchell, a Brentwood old boy, outplayed us in every department of the game, and from the very beginning kept us on the defensive. The only redeeming feature of the game, as far as we were concerned, was the magnificent defence efforts which the team, led by Wootten, made against the perfectly combined and never-ceasing attacks of our opponents. It was only towards the end of the game that we were able to take the offensive and tries were- scored in quick succession by McNeill and Brockie i. We were soundly beaten and congratulate our opponents on playing so well that they did not allow us to find our form. We were royally entertained by the High School rugby officials, and had the pleasure of meeting at dinner at the Georgia Hotel our victors on the field and a representative gathering of Vancouver Rugby men. Brentwood College: v. The Old Boys Played November 9th. (Lost 19-21) For the first time in their existence the Old Boys scored a victory ( a close one indeed) over the first team. They were far better represented than in former years and presented quite a formidable front. The Old Boys started the offensive with a three-quarter run up to our end, and, after a forward attack. Dee scored. Soon after, he again scored from a three-quarter run started by Phillips, their experienced captain. Following a Brentwood three-quarter run. Wright, a forward, followed up well, and getting the ball, went over their line. The three-quarters again got the ball and, after a fine run. Hunter scored. Symons then made for the Old Boys a very good run along the sidelines, which was followed up by Rigby, who scored the final try in the first half. McNeill opened the scoring in the next half after a long run. Mitchell retaliated for the Old Boys. McNeill then scored for us after a long run by Wootten. Miller scored the final try for the Old Boys, and Weir, after a good Page Six Bre li t w o o d Co i 1 e g e M a g a z i jj e run scored our last try. The Old Boys converted three of their tries, while Wootten converted two of ours. This game saw many hue three-quarter runs. B-RDNTWOOD Coi,LKOK V. VICTORIA HlGH SCHOOL Played Saturday, Novemher 16th. The weather during this game was extremely wet, and, as the held was like a lake, the game was slow to watch hut hard to play. The forwards did the chief work and the three-quarters found it hard to make many valuable runs. The play went up and down the held like a pendulum for much of the match, neither team being markedly superior. The first try — the only one in the first half — was scored by Brockie i, after a forward attack from our team. In the second half, Humber, their best player, scored Victoria High ' s only try by a spectacular run along the side line. Soon afterwards, Wilson scored our winning try after our only good three-quarter run. None of the tries were con- verted, chiefly owing to the slippery ball. Brentwood College v. Siiawnigan Lake; School (Won 11-0) Brentwood kicked off and Shawnigan found trouble well in our territory. Our opponents pressed hard and for some time looked very dangerous. An at- tack started by Wootten gained much ground but was stopped by good tackling. Shawnigan ' s lighter forwards held their own in the scrum downs and had a distinct advantage in heeling, but in the loose our forwards were superior and cleared well when we were pressed. THE FIRST XV Page Seven B r e 11 1 w o o d C o 1 1 e g ( k M a g a z i n e After Slater of Shawnigan had narrowly missed a drop at goal Brentwood forced the play and from a scrum in Shawnigan ' s twenty-five Wootten made a good opening and Wilson scored near the flag. Wootten failed to convert. 1 lalf- time found us in the lead 3-0. Shawnigan nearly scored at the commencement of the second half on a good opening made by Slater. Our forwards, led by Genge and Sharland, carried the ball to our opponents ' twenty-five where it was passed to McNeill who scored between the posts. Wootten converted (8-0). Towards the end of the game Brockie i scored from a line-out. The kick failed (11-0). The game was hard fought throughout and our lighter opponents were unlucky not to score. Brentwood CollivC.iv v. Victoria High School Played Wednesday, November 27th. (Lost 3-6) In the return game, Victoria High School beat us by the same score that we made in the first match. The field was in a much better condition for play- ing, and, as it was played on their own ground, they had the small advantage this time. The score would have been much higher, but the defence of both sides was excellent, and both teams lost several chances to score by not following up. The first try was scored, after many attempts, by McNeill, after a fine run by our three-quarters. The play continued with no further scoring for the remainder of the first half. In the second half the High School scored twice, first by a penalty kick, and then from a good three-quarter run by Humber. No tries were converted. Brentwood had by far the upper hand in the first half but Victoria High be- came much stronger in the second. UppivR Housl v. Lowlr Housl House Matches. Played February 8th, 1930. (Won by Lower House — 1st, 9-0; 2nd, 35-0) Two House Matches were played this year — a Junior and a Senior — both on the same day. The field was decidedly muddy, making it a grueling game to play, with much forward work. In the Junior match the Lower House team played a very good game, the three-quarters especially showing themselves in a good light. In the Senior game the Upper House put up a very good fight considering the superior team the Lower House had collected. After even playing for the first few minutes, the Lower House gained a penalty kick, which Wootten con- verted. The Lower House then made a supreme effort to score. Though the ball came four times within a few inches of the line they finally failed to score. The Upper House, having beaten off a formidable attack, then pressed the Lower House in a similar manner. Genge finally dribbled the ball out to centre but failed, to go further, and the play remained even for the rest of the half. In the second half, after successive attempts to score, the Lower House three-quarters at last succeeded in bringing the ball up, and McNeill touched it down. Just before the finish, Hanbury brought the ball up to near the Upper Page Eight B r e ntwood C o 1 1 e g e M a g a z i n e House line, and Sharlarid scored the final try. None of the tries were converted in the Senior game. The Lower House had much the best of the match throughout. Brentwood College v. Victoria High School Played February 28th. ( Won 9-0) In our third game with the High School this season we fared much better than before. The play was fast ; the forwards did much work during the game, while the three-quarters showed in every way their mettle. Both sides tackled well. Brentwood pressed hard from the start. After incessant pressing from forwards McNeill caught a pass, and, dashing across towards the other side line, scored the first try. Ten minutes later Brentwood scored again, this time after a fine piece of teamwork from Weir and Wootten. Weir picked the ball up on the High School ' s twenty-five, and made a fine opening for Wootten, who took a beautiful pass and crossed the line. In the second half the High School fought much harder than in the first, but failed to make much headway, in spite of a good three-quarter run led by Hum- ber, their best player. He and Cuzner later left the field, but Hunter also went off. For the rest of the half we pressed hard. Just before the whistle, Wilson made a fine run along the sideline to score the final try. None of the tries were converted. Brentwood College v. University School Played March 8th. (Draw 0-0) In our annual match with University School the teams fought hard to a scoreless draw. In all except the first team match we had won from their teams at different times. The two teams were very evenly matched, and neither team showed any superiority. At one time in the first half the University School came very near scoring but we finally gained a twenty-five yard kick. Near the end of the first half Brockie dribbled the ball to their touch, and would have scored but for their fullback. In the second half the University School again nearly scored, while Mitchell ii, receiving a pass, was only brought down within a few inches of their touch- line. There were several occasions where the wing three-quarters might have scored, but they failed to receive the ball in time. The game was, on the whole, one of tit for tat but it was a hard battle and clean always. Brentwood College v. Victoria High School Played March 18th. (Won 11-3) In the final game of the season the College played a very satisfactory game against the High School. The ground was very hard, which made the play fast. The three-quarters did not show so well as in the third game with Victoria High — the outsides were unable to make so many runs — but in other ways the game played by our team was very commendable. At first both sides made several attacks ; in fact at one time, but for the expert tackling of Hanbury, two of their men would have scored. Soon after, Leeming, of the High School, was hurt for the rest of the game, but Hunter went off voluntarily for our side. Page Nine B r e ntwood 0 oil e g e M a g a zinc In the second half the High School, after a few minutes of play, gained a free kick in front of our goal. The hall landed on our line and bounced back. Fetch, following up the kick, rushed over to score their first try, which was con- verted. A few minutes later, Stewart and Mitchell brought the ball near their touch by a good combination. McNeill then broke through their line to score our first try. This was followed by a try from Wilson, which Wootten converted, and, on the final whistle, Stewart made two attempts to cross, one of which was successful. WOOTTEN (Captain): A very capable captain who strove with great enthusiasm and much hard work to improve the XV. Excellent spirit and a splendid all-round player. FOGG (Vice-Captain): A tireless scrum-half who put his all into the game; steady and uses -his head; a fearless tackle. BROCKIE, P. W. : New to rugby this season; shows every sign of becoming a very good forward; a good tackle. BROCKIE, J. A.: Like his brother he tackles well and should develop into a splendid forward. CAMERON, A. L. : A very light forward but keeps on the ball and does excellent work; splendid spirit. GENGE: Has developed into a first-class forward, breaks very quickly and controls the ball well at his feet. A pack of such players would be unbeatable. HANBURY: A steady full-back with safe hands; has a good turn of speed on the field and is capable of making good openings; follows well to get his man. HUNTER: A fast three-quarter who is developing a swerve. Played in the difficult position of five-eighths and did well for a first try. MALKIN: A steady and hard-working forward. Lacking pace, his chief use is on the scrum. MITCHELL, F.G.: A fast and tireless forward; shows excellent promise for next season. McNEILL: Moved to inside-three this season which was probably not for the good of the team, as, though he is the most difficult m ' an on the side to bring down, he does not pass and scoring chances are lost. Very fast and can tackle splen- didly. STEWART: A very fast wing-three; a most determined runner and good tackle. Should develop swerve and hand-off. THA: A very good hard-working forward, he was responsible for rather too many free kicks against us, due to his anxiety to break quickly, thus overstepping the ball. WEIR: Has developed into a skilful inside three-quarter; runs, kicks and tackles splendidly. WILSON, C. E.: A very fast and clever wing three-quarter, with ability to swerve and side-step. He had the distinct fault of leaving it to someone else on the side to retrieve a mistake of his own, but now seems to have overcome this. Notes on Players Valete FOGG Pratt Fletcher . Francis Gray Moore; Mitchell i WlLMOT Rogers MaYhEw Lux TON Stubbs Wootten Frith Han bury Young Lawson Bury Cameron ii Hayward Woods Nickson McNeill Genge Stewart Vogler I Calland Page Ten B r e 11 1 w o o d College Magazine The Boat Club HE JJoat Club considers this year to be a successful one, due to the ten per cent increase in membership, and to the fact that eight organized crews have been out daily during the Summer Term. Due to the aid from the School, a new shell and an outboard motor have been added to the equip- ment of the club. The N. P. A. A. O. Regatta will be held here by the club on July 11th and 12th. Strong crews from Vancouver, Victoria, Portland, and possibly Winnipeg, will be competing, and all are looking forward to the good weather conditions usually found here. The first crew who will represent the club, in the Senior division, have been training hard, and hope to defend successfully the trophies won last year. The second crew have been unfortunate in losing two of the original members of the crew, but although very light, are nicely together and will represent the club in the Junior division. The third crew will row in the novice lapstreak fours. Due to the interest in rowing this year, sculling has not been as popular as in the past years. Pratt, our best sculler, who represented the club last season in the Junior Sculls, has purchased a new boat, and has developed a long power- ful stroke this year. He will be a strong contender in that division from all appearances, and we wish him good luck. FOGG (Stroke): A linished oar with remarkable power for his weight. An excellent leader of the crew. CALLAND (3): Has developed very good style. A strong oar. MAYHEW (2): Has plenty of power, with insufficient control of his arms. With improvement of this fault, will be a real asset to the boat. SHARP (Bow): Has improved considerably in style, and is rowing well. I I AY WARD (Stroke): Pulls a strong oar for his weight. Inclined to hurry forward but is checking this fault. IIAXBURY (3): Is rowing well, and developing a better and smoother rhythm. WILSON (2): Has very good power, not always properly applied, through faulty slide work. Improving well. FRITH (Bow): Has improved a great deal, and getting better control of his slide. Notes on Rowers f. the; first crew Page Eleven B r e n t w o o d Q o 1 1 e g e M a g a zinc Squash Rackets SQUASH RACKETS, which made such a successful beginning last year, was no less popular this year. Although the list of members was not quite so large as last year, nevertheless both courts were kept busy during the winter months. For a short time during the British Columbia Badminton Tourna- ment, certain members of the Club forsook Squash for Badminton, but this was only natural. As last year, a permanent ladder competition was organized in which masters as well as boys competed. Of the boys, Hanbury, Wootten, Genge and Stubbs were the first four; while, of the masters, Mr. Ingham-Mope and Mr. Hincks were capable of holding positions in the first six. ' At the end of November, the team played a match against Duncan, but lost four matches to two. Mr. Hincks kindly lent his car for the occasion, and the entire trip was made with only one puncture. On March 15th a match was played against Seattle and the results were as follows : (1) Hanbury lost to Lewis, 1-3 ; (2) Mr. Hincks lost to Collins, 0-3; (3) Genge lost to Heussy, 1-3; (4) Mr. Ingham-Hope lost to Milburn, 1-3; (5) Stubbs beat Borgendale, 3-0. The games were all close, and since Seattle has the best Squash team in the Pacific North-West — not yet having suffered defeat, the College team may feel beaten but not disgraced. Great interest was shown in this match and we earnestly hope that in the future it will become an annual event. HE Badminton season this year was very successful and great enthusiasm was shown throughout the winter. The ladder which was drawn up to afford competition helped to make the game more interesting and was always topped by Mr. Hincks with Oppenheimer second. The whole of the first six entered in the Vancouver Island Championships which were held in Vic- toria. Hanbury won the Men ' s Open Consolation event while Weir was runner- up in the Junior Singles. Weir and Mitchell ii went two rounds in the Open Doubles and managed to put out the Vancouver favorites. Mr. Hincks and his partners were in the semi-finals of the Mixed Doubles and in the semi-finals of the Men ' s Doubles. Four of the team were permitted to go to Vancouver to enter in the Pacific North-West Tournament and this time Oppenheimer was successful in winning the Men ' s handicap Singles and Mitchell ii was runner-up in the Junior Singles. Hanbury was unlucky and met the former Canadian champion, Underhill. This was one of the longest seasons we have had and members of the Club are grateful to Mr. Hincks for coaching and always helping anyone interested. The following were given their colours : — Weir, Wootten, Hanbury, Oppenheimer, Badminton Mitchell ii. Page Twelve Brent v o o cl C o 1 1 e g e M agazine Speech Day N June 21st the seventh annual Speech Day took place. The weather, although warm, was not as sunny as last year, but about three hundred parents and friends attended, and every event went off smoothly. The aquatic sports took place first, and much interest was taken in the rowing. The following were the sports results : College Tennis Doubles Championship (McSwain Cup). Won by default by Wootten and H anbury. College Tennis Singles Championship (Leeder Cup). Wootten. Sailing Race (Lane Cup). Genge and Mackenzie in the Blue Streak. Swimming Race (Junior). Buck. Swimming Race (Intermediate). Brockie ii. Swimming Race (Senior). Wilson ii. Four-oared Lapstreak Race. 4th Crew: — Buck (bow), Clark, Brown, Allan (stroke). Mackie (cox). Sculling Race (Handicap). Colthurst. Four-oared Shell and Lapstreak Race (Handicap) (Dickson Cup). 2nd Crew. Diving (Senior). Wilson ii. Diving (Junior). Buck. Novelty Race. Malkin. inter-House Relay Race. Mr. Cocks ' House. The Headmaster opened the Speeches by commenting on the very successful and progressive year the School had had. He invited all parents and friends to attend and cheer on our crews at the coming N.P.A.A.O. Regatta. He ended by thanking the Governors and Staff for all the ways in which they had helped him. Colonel Fowkes, an old Reptonian and a distinguished soldier, in spite of his great age, gave a most invigorating and inspiring address. He expressed his desire that all Brentwood College boys should have the highest ideals of life and honour. He summed up briefly the great virtues which are usually associated with the best type of an English gentleman. Mr. Crease offered a vote of thanks for Colonel Fowkes ' fine speech. Mr. P. F. Curtis, Chairman of the Board of Directors, mentioned the mag- nificent progress on the Chapel and thanked all those who had aided towards it. The prizes were presented by Colonel Fowkes, after which the guests en- joyed afternoon tea on the verandah. The following were the winners of the School prizes : SCHOOL PRIZES V Form (The Redpath Prize). Evans. Remove. 1, Arkell; 2, Buck. fV Form. 1, Poole; 2, Campbell. SPECIAL PRIZES Headmaster ' s Prize for Reading in Chapel. Lawson. Leeder Prize for Music. Usher. The Curtis Prize for Mathematics. Genge. The Angus Prize for Natural Sciences. Young. The Scott-Moncrieff Prize for English Literature. Luxton. The Logan Cup for the Best Account of an Expedition. Birks i. An Exhibition of $100 to the boy or boys most prominent in school activities during the year. Awarded on the votes of the School, Prefects and Staff to Wootten, Fogg, Young. Two Exhibitions of $150 each, awarded on the Rhodes Scholarship Plan to boys re- turning to the School for at least one more year. Cameron i, Wilson ii. Yarrow Challenge Shield and Medal. Wootten. The Williams Prize for Languages was not awarded. Page Thirteen Brent woo d (J o 1 1 e g e JV1 a g a z i n e The Dramatic Society THE Dramatic Society again gave a good account of itself this year, both on Old Boys ' Day and at Christmas. It was observed, though, that most of the talent this year came from new members, such as the representatives of the Remove form in ' ' Pyramus and Thisbe, Mr. Hincks and his able assistants in their popular conjuring performances and the Glee Club of Mr. Gibson. It is to be hoped that some of those with good talent will become members of the Society next year, and keep up its good name. The first entertainment, on Old Boys ' Day, was remarkably well received, and had attractions for all. The programme appears below : 1. Selections — - - - Orchestra 2. Volga Boat Song - -- -- j Billy Boy - -- -- - _ _ Glee Club Vive l ' Amour _--__-_-_-_-) 3. Gymnastic Display -------- r Wilson ii and Co. 4. Selection - -- -- -- -- -- -- - Orchestra 5. A Comedy in One Act — Uncle George Pops In Dramatis Persona 1 in Order of Appearance: Amelia (the maid) ------ D. K. Archibald Ethel Steel - -- -- -- - - - G. Lawso.n Kent Steele --------- R. M. Hanbnry Fred Potter - --------- R. E. Malkin Uncle George Benson - -- -- -- M. D. Young G. Selection - ------- - Orchestra 7. Instrumental Duets — Carolina Moon ------- I M t-n - 1 • Hawaiian Melody ------ f Mes rs - Davis and Dav,s 8. Short Turns ------------ Mr. D. Hincks 9. Song — Fairings - -- -- -- -- -- Mr. W. Gibson 10. Good Night Eadies ---------- Glee Club Auld Lang Syne ----------- Ensemble God Save The King ----------- Uncle George Pops In was certainly a great success, and all the characters did their best in a good way. Messrs. Davis and Davis should again be thanked for their assistance towards the success of the entertainment. In the Christmas entertainment the characterization of Pyramus and Thisbe by some boys in the Remove, to whom Air. Hope kindly lent his aid, was a great success. Mr. Hincks ' assistants showed up well after a training by their able master. The following is the programme : 1. Selections - -- -- -- -- -- - School Orchestra 2. Carols— Silent Night ---------- j_ c While Shepherds Watched - - - - - - f ljlee lUD Part of Act V of A Midsummer Night ' s Dream - Pyramus and Thisbe Scene — The Palace of Theseus Dramatis Persona? Theseus, Duke of Athens ------- Sharland Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons - Brockie- ii Philostrate, a Courtier - -- -- -- -- Bell The Prologue - - - - - - - - - - - Buck Pyramus - - - - - - - - - - - - Brown Thisbe - - - - , - - - - - - Thorn Wall - -- -- - - -- -- - Nickson Lion - -- -- - - -- -- - Archibald Moonshine - - - - • . - - - - - - - Wright Page Fourteen Brent w ( o d C o 1 1 e g e Magazine 4. Conjuring ----- Mr. Hincks, Wootten, Wilson ii, Mitchell i 5. Selections - -- -- -- -- -- - School Orchestra ( . A Comedy in One Act — The Girl Scene — A bachelor ' s apartments in New York Dramatis Persona? Krebbs, a butler - -- -- -- -- -- ___ Young Mr. Cawley, a wealthy bachelor - -- -- -- -- Mayhew Mr. Connell, a rival suitor of Mr. Cawley ------ Mitchell i Selections — God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ' Rio Grande - School Games and Dancing- Glee Club The Girl, enacted by members of the Dramatic Society, was not as good as the comedy performance on Old Boys ' Day, but was saved by the comedy of Krebbs. Sailing THE nsnal interest was shown this year towards sailing, and boats went out every day as usual. However, the decision of the Boat Club to buy a new shell did not leave any finances for sailing, and, therefore, another boat and a new sail were not obtained. One boat, The Gray Mouse, was sold, but the money received was used for buying new oars. The Blue Streak, it is true, was hired for two months, but the rent did not equal the money received for the Gray Mouse. The Black Cat, too, is in sad need of a new sail, and, altogether, the sailing members did not receive the improvements for which they looked. The Lane Cup race was not held, so that the boys have not had the pleasure of any races this season. The sailors are expecting a better time in every way next year. Page Fifteen Bre n t w o o d Col 1 e g e M a g a z i n e The Chapel DURING the past year, the progress of the work on the Chapel has taken greater strides than ever before. At the beginning of the year the ex- terior of the building was almost finished. It had been entirely stuccoed during the Summer holidays, and the painting was all that was left to be done. This was practically finished by the end of the Christmas term, and then all work was transferred to the interior of the Chapel. Under the able direction of Mr. Haddon, who took Mr. Long ' s place as manual training instructor, the work on the interior progressed rapidly. Dur- ing the Lent term, the inside was all panelled, and was almost completely stained. Towards the end of that term, the carved altar and hangings, the gift of Mrs. B. T. Rogers, were placed in position. During the Sum- mer term, the staining was completed, the Masters ' stalls were put into place, and all the wooden flooring on the platforms was finished. The follow- ing is a list of notable additions to the Chapel, which have either been presented or purchased during the year : — the large stained glass East window, in memory of Edward Dis- ney Farmer ; the carved lectern, the gift of Mrs. D. J. Angus; the furnace; four of the Masters ' stalls, and a number of the boys ' stalls. The work on the rubber flooring has not yet be- gun, and the organ has not yet been presented. But, on the whole, Mr. Hope and the entire staff are very satisfied with the progress that has been made during the year. In the past year, two very beautiful and impressive services have taken place in the Chapel. On the second Sunday before the end of the Lent term, the Confirmation Service, which in former years had taken place in Victoria, was held in the Chapel. At this service, the boys were confirmed by the Rt. Rev. B. Doull, Bishop of the Kootenays, who afterwards gave the School a most helpful and inspiring sermon. During the two weeks prior to this service, the work on the Chapel made amazing strides. The altar was put in, the rafters and beams were stained, and every effort was made to finish the Chapel as nearly as possi- ble. The second service, which is especially notable, was held on the first Sunday of the Summer term, the distinguished speaker being Dr. Fletcher, the head- Page Sixteen B r e ii t w o o d College Magazine master of Charterhouse School in England. Dr. Fletcher was one of the party of English headmasters who toured Canada, and he gave the School a most in- teresting and enlightening address. At both of the above services, there were a large number of visitors from outside the School, all of whom were delighted and impressed by the Chapel. The School, therefore, can feel justly proud that it has erected so beautiful a building, and, at the same time, should feel fortunate that it has an instructor as skilful and patient as Mr. Haddon. and a director as able as Mr Hope. Chapel Services Among those who have kindly taken services in the Chapel this year were : — Rev. J. S. Bastin ; Rev. F. A. Ramsay; Very Rev. Dean C. S. Quainton ; Ven. Archdeacon Laycock ; Rt. Rev. C. B. Schorield, Bishop of Columbia ; Rt. Rev. B. Doull, Bishop of the Kootenays ; Mr. Fletcher, Headmaster of Charterhouse ; Rev. N. E. Smith; Rev. T. M. Hughes; Rev. B. Gray; Canon Cropper; Mr. S. V. Ware ; Kyrle Symons, Esq. ; Rev. E. Clayton : Rev. F. Comley. Page Seventeen B r e 11 1 w ood Go 11 e g e M a g a zinc The Aero Club DURING the past year, matters in the Aero Club have moved very favourably. The finances were replenished at the beginning of the year by a generous gift of $25 from Mr. Yarrow. This cash has been very wisely spent, the purchases consisting of a book, Jane ' s World Aircraft, as well as many useful and instructive magazines. Other acquisitions to the Aero Club include three propellers, the gifts of Mr. Yarrow and Mr. Archibald, who, at the same time, presented various parts of airplane motors. Roberts also very kindly loaned his radio to the Club, and the clubroom has become a very com- fortable spot, both in winter and summer. i During the year, two interesting addresses have been given to the Club. The first one was from Mr. Gibson, who was himself a pilot during the war. The second talk was from Mr. Collins, a director of the Boeing Aircraft Cor- poration. Mr. Collins invited any of the members who should visit Seattle to take a ride in his own airplane, besides these two addresses, the Club has also had one banquet, at the end of the Christmas term. It was very much enjoyed by everyone, although some rather unpleasant consequences occurred next day ! The officers for the Club, during the three terms, were as follows : — Christmas Term — President, Malkin ; Treasurer, Woods ; Secretary, Moore. Lent Term — President, Frith; Treasurer, Mackenzie; Secretary, Dayton. Sum- mer Term — President, Roberts; Treasurer, Oppenheimer ; Secretary, Hodge. New members for the year are Mackenzie, Hodge, Oppenheimer, Archibald, Roberts, Dayton and Yarrow. On the whole, the Aero Club has proved to be a very pleasant, and at the same time, influential institution. At least six of the members have decided, through the influence of the Club, to enter the profession of aviation, either commercial or military. Page Eighteen ONLY six matches were played this year, two of which were won and four lost. For the first time in seven years the weather has been troublesome and we regret that one of the matches against Shawnigan Lake School and the only one arranged with Cowichan had to he cancelled. Last year the School was v ery fortunate in having a very strong eleven, including six former colours among whom were such outstanding players as Rocke Robertson and J. St. G. Mitchell. However, very little coaching was given last year to the 2nd and 3rd elevens, with the consequence that we have had this year very few experienced boys from which to choose the 1st and 2nd elevens. Moreover, in view of the Regatta on July 11th a far larger number of boys than ever before have chosen to take up rowing as a major sport. It is very doubtful whether it is a good practice to allow a boy with his 1st eleven cricket colours to abandon cricket and endeavour to become a good oar. The cricket season has been ex- ceptionally short owing to the fact that Easter was very late in the year. Brentwood College v. Wanderers Played May 3rd. (Lost) Brentwood College Wanderers Genge, b. Bossom 4 Collett, b. Genge !) Stubbs, c. Davies, b. Darcus 3 Lethaby, b. Genge 4 Thorne, b. Bossom 1 Darcus, b. Genge 8 Mitchell i, c. b. Bossom 1 Bossom, c. Wootten, b. Mitchell .... ( Wootten, b. Darcus 3 Davies, b. Genge IS Weir, c. Darcus, b. Davies 9 Porter, not out 39 Young, b. Bossom 4 Franklin, b. Genge 4 Sharland, b. Collett 9 Waterman, c. Sharland, b. Genge .... G Woods, not out 1 Bundock, b. Thorne 4 Cameron i, l.b.w., b. Collett 6 Gann, l.b.w.. b. Mitchell 1 Archibald, c. Wilcox, b. Waterman . . 1 Wilcox, c. Woods, b. Mitchell 0 Extras 12 Extras 5 Total 54 Total 104 Bowling — Thorne, 1 for 27; Genge, 6 for 40; Mitchell, I) for 17 ; Woods, 0 for 15. Page Nineteen B r e n t w o o d C o 1 1 e g e M a g a z i ne Brentwood College v. University School Played May 8th. |Lost) Brentwood College ■ University School Mitchell i, b. Hamber () Genge, 1). Weaver 2 Woods, l.b.w., b. Weaver 5 Wootten, not out 37 Weir, b. Hamber 0 Thome, 1). Hamber 0 Sharland, b. Hamber () McNeill, b. Drum 1!) Young, c. Bristoe, b. Weaver 15 Cameron i, bowled Weaver 1 Archibald, run out, b. Weaver 5 Extras 6 Total . ' 90 Hamber, l.b.w., 1). Thorne 21 Weaver, b. Thorne 7 Miller, b. Thorne 12 Leggat, b. Thorne 4 Holmes, l.b.w., 1). Thorne 0 Mackid ii, c. Mitchell i, 1). Thorne ... 18 Alexander, c. Wootten, b. Mitchell i.. L6 Poyntz, b. Sharland 5 Drum, c. Sharland, 1). Woods 7 Bristoe, c. Weir, 1). Sharland 19 Parsons iii, not out 0 Extras 4 Total 113 Bowling — Genge, 0 for 34; Thorne, 6 for 47; Mitchell i, 1 for 23; Sharland, 2 for 4 Woods, 1 for 1. TiiE Staff v. The College Played M ay 17th and May 21st. ( Won by the College ) The Staff Mr. Easterbrook, l.b.w., b. Thorne . . 0 Mr. Privett, b. Genge 9 Mr. Mallalieu, b. Thorne 0 Mr. Grant, c. Young, b. Genge 0 Mr. Round, c. Weir, b. Thorne 24 Mr. Hincks, c. McNeill, b. Thorne ... 4 Mr. H. P. Hope, b. Thorne 12 Mr. P. Hope, b. Thorne 8 Mackenzie, b. Thorne 0 Mr. Harwood, run out, b. Thorne ... 1 Mr. Heatherington, not out 5 Extras 13 Total ...... ... 76 The College Mitchell i, 1). Mr. Hincks 20 Wootten, run out, b. Mr. Easterbrook 56 Genge, b. Mr. Hincks 21 Young, c. b. Mr. Round 4 Woods, played on, b. Mr. Hincks .... 14 Thorne, b. Mr. Hincks 11 Sharland, c. Mr. Mallalieu, b. Mr. Hincks -3 McNeill, b. Mr. Easterbrook 18 Archibald, l.b.w.. b. Mr. Easterbrook 5 Cameron i, c. Mr. Heatherington, b. Mr. Easterbrook 0 Eawson, not out 0 Extras . ..... 10 Total 168 Bowling — Genge, 2 for 44; Thorne, 8 for 20. Brentwood College v. Victoria Cricket Club Played May 31st. (Won) Brentwood College Mitchell i, c. E. Gillespie, b. Wise . . 7 Wootten, b. Barber-Starkey 46 Genge, c. A .Gillespie, b. Wise 0 Weir, played on, b. E. Gillespie .... 16 Woods, stumped, b. E. Gillespie .... 19 Thorne, b. Barber-Starkey 4 Young, b. Goward 10 McNeill, c . wicket, b. A. Gillespie... 15 Archibald, l.b.w.. b. A. Gillespie 0 Cameron i, b. A., Gillespie 0 Mackenzie, not out 9 Extras 17 Victoria Cricket Club B. Hood, b. Genge 4 W. D. Johnston, c. Mackenzie, b. Genge 7 E. Gillespie, b. Mitchell 37 J. F. Meredith, c. Wootten, b. Genge 14 Saxton-White, b. Genge 12 A. Gillespie, c. Wootten, b. Mitchell.. 3 Barber-Starkey, c. Woods, b. Mitchell 4 J. Wise, not out 3 Roberts, b. Genge 2 Goward, c. Weir, b. Genge 5 Extras 6 Total 133 Total 97 Bowling— Thorne, 0 for 20; Genge, 6 for 50; Mitchell, 3 for 20. Page Twenty B r e 11 1 w o o d C o 1 1 e g e M a g a z i n e Brentwood College; v. University School Played at University School. ( Lost ) Brentwood College Mitchell i, b. Hamber 6 Wootten, b. Weaver I Genge, c. Mercer, b. Hamber 21 Weir, l.b.w., b. Hamber 2 1 0 Woods, b. Weaver Thorne, b. Weaver Young, b. Weaver McNeill, l.b.w., b. Weaver Archibald, run out, b. Hamber Cameron i, not out Lawson, c. wicket, b. Weaver Extras University School Poyntz, c. Lawson, b. Genge 0 Weaver, run out, b. Genge 10 Hanrber, not out 93 Miller, c. Wootten, b. Thorne 3 Holmes, b. Thorne 2 Mackid ii, played on, b. Thorne .... 2 Alexander, b. Thorne 2 Ryall, b, Weir 6 Mercer i, b. Thorne 17 Drum, played on, b. Thorne 2 Parsons iii, c. Wootten, b. Thorne . . 5 Extras 17 Total 46 Total 159 Bowling — Thorne, 7 for 49; Genge, 1 for 52; Mitchell, 0 for 18; Weir, 1 for 20. Page Twenty-one B r e n t w o o d C o 1 1 e g e M a g a z i n e Brentwood Colucok v. Shawnigan Lakh School Played at Brentwood. (Lost) Brentwood Cow ; x, i Shawnigan Lake School Mitchell i, b. Robertso.n L3 Wootten, c. b., Slater 2 Genge, b. Robertson 15 Weir, 1). Robertson 0 Woods, 1). Robertson 1 Thbrne, I). Slater 3 Young-, b. Slater 2 McNeill, l.b.w., b. Robertson 5 Archibald, b. Slater 1 Cameron i, b. Robertson 1 Lawson, not out 1 Extras 3 Whittall, b. Thorne 0 Heartly, b. Thorne 0 Ames, run out 6 Robertson, run out 30 Dyson, b. Mitchell i :; Marshall, c. Genge, b. Weir 23 Slater, not out 10 Mackedie, b. Thorne 22 Cooke, b. Thorne :5 Taylor, did not bat Hunter, did not bat Extras 5 Total . . . . 47 Total 127 Bowling — Thorne, 4 for 31; Genge, 0 for 28; Mitchell, 1 for 25; Weir, 1 for 32 Woods, 0 for 6. Embarrassing Moments While enjoying a drag in a rowboat far out at sea, you suddenly remember that Fogg is the proud owner of a pair of powerful binoculars. While happily banging on the piano, you see the face of the master on duty observing yon intently from the corridor. Having skipped P.T., yon are discovered by the matron secreting yourself in the dormitory cupboard. Having permitted yourself the luxury of a free period, you are dis- covered walking towards The Anchorage. While running as fast as you can out of the school building, you suddenly remember that the steps have been torn down. Having purchased some doubtful literature the last time you were in town, you are discovered reading it by your housemaster. While in the laboratory, searching for some knick-knack or other, you in- advertently strike a match over a bottle of white phosphorus. Having artfully pinched a Common Room magazine to read in bed, you remember that a member of the Common Room Committee is in your dorm. While inadvertently entering the Dining Hall with your hands in your pockets, you observe the eagle eye upon you. The Masters, having just decided to spend a tranquil afternoon in their studies, find that Young is experimenting with a none-too-fresh dogfish on the verandah, surrounded by an admiring group of spectators. While sneaking up the private staircase you suddenly collide with the master on duty. While taking the ladies out for a pleasant outing in your outboard, you inadvertently blow the muffler off. Having ascended the steps to the lectern in order to read the lesson in Chapel, you suddenly discover that the previous reader has disarranged the bookmarks in the Bible. Page Twenty-two B r e 11 1 w o o d College Magazine A Trip to the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory N February 27th the fifth and sixth forms were invited by Dr. Plaskett to visit the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory on Little Saanich Mountain. Forty of the leading scholars from the two physics classes were chosen by Mr. Gibson to benefit from the lecture. They were met at the observatory by Mr. Pearce, one of the four as- tronomers in charge of the station. First of all he led the boys upstairs in order to show the gigantic telescope, which at present is the second largest in the world. A few figures were given which easily demonstrated the size and power of the instrument. The parabolic mirror at the base measures 73 inches in diameter, the total length of the telescope 30 feet, and its total weight is 45 tons. In spite of this weight one of the smallest boys in the class was able to move it easily with one hand, so perfectly is it balanced. Mr. Pearce having described a few such details, then lowered the telescope and allowed the boys to look down at the mirror — a privilege seldom enjoyed by the public. The mechanism used to turn or elevate- the instrument was described, and also the delicate machine which compensates for the rotation of the earth, when observing a star. Under direction of the lecturer the telescope was set on an imaginary star by several boys, who had to turn the roof of the observatory to do so. The class then went downstairs, where a few pictures of stars, nebulae, and spectrographs were shown. Mr. Pearce explained the use of the term light- year in astronomy — one light-year being equal to approximately 5,867,636 millions of miles. He demonstrated how spectrographs are used to determine the radial velocity of a star and its weight, size, and distance from the earth. By using a few simple diagrams he showed the tremendous size of the stellar universe and how little we know about it. He completed his talk by showing a few very interesting slides of the sun, moon and various planets. Mr. Gibson moved a hearty vote of thanks in which all showed their ap- preciation for the trouble Mr. Pearce had taken in order to give them such an interesting lecture. ' There ' s a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them how we will. Page Twenty-three B r e ii t w o o d 0 o 1 1 e g e M a g a z i n e Inter-House Sports FAVOURED by beautiful weather the Annual School Sports were held on May 8th. This year the usual cups and prizes were not awarded, and the whole series of events was run as an Inter-House Competition. The following results show clearly that the Lower House won an easy victory, but in spite of this fact the sports were a distinct success and everyone enjoyed them. Results of the [nter-House Sports Points U.K. L.I I. Throwing Cricket Ball — 1st, Wootten (L.H.); 2nd, Archibald (L.H.); :5rd. Arkell ( L. II.)... 6 Cross Country — Senior — 1st, Oppenheimer (U.H.); 2nd, Hay ward ( L. I I . ) :; I Intermediate — 1st, Trent (L.H.); 2nd, Sharland (L.I I.) W 2 Junior — 1st, Whitacre (L.H.) 1 Broad Jump — Junior — 1st, Wilkinson (L.H.) (15ft. lin.) 1 Intermediate— 1st, Mills (L.H.) (18ft 3 in.); 2nd, MacLean (L T .II.) y 2 Senior — 1st, Oppenheimer (U.H.) (18ft. 4in.); 2nd, Wootten (L.H.) 3 1 100 Yards — Junior— 1st, Wilkinson (L.H.); 2nd, Campbell (U.H.) 1 Intermediate — 1st, Todd (L.H.); 11 1-5 sec); 2nd, MacLean (U.H.) y 2 Senior— 1st, McNeill (L.H.); 11 sec); 2nd, Wilson i (U.H.) 1 3 High Jump — Junior— 1st, Whitacre (L.H.); (4ft. 2in.); 2nd, Wilkinson (L.H.) 1 Intermediate — Brockie i (L.H.) and Brockie ii (U.H.) (Tied) 4 ft. ll 3 £ in.) 134 1 4 Senior— Calland (U.H.) and Oppenheimer (U.H.) (Tied) 4 220 Yards- Junior — 1st, Wilkinson (L.H.) (30 1-5 sec); 2nd, Pirie (U.H.) 1 Intermediate — 1st, Todd (L.H.); (26 2-5 sec); 2nd, Mitchell ii (l.h.) , zy 2 Senior— 1st, Stewart (L.H.) (26 sec); 2nd, Wilson i (U.H.) 1 3 Hurdles — Junior — 1st, Wilkinson (L.H.) (15 sec); 2nd, Whitacre (L.H.) 1 Intermediate— 1st, Todd (L.H.); 14 2-5 sec); 2nd, Mitchell ii (L.H.) 2Y Senior— 1st, Oppenheimer (U.H.) (14 1-5 sec); 2nd, McNeill (L.H.) :• 1 440 Yards — Junior — 1st, Whitacre (L.H.) (67 sec); 2nd, Luxton (L.H.) 1 - Inter.— 1st, Todd (59 2-5 sec.) (L.H.); 2nd, Mitchell ii (L.H.) 2 ' Senior— 1st, Wootten (L.H.) (56 1-5 sec); 2nd, Stewart (L.H.) 4 Relay Race (4 laps of 220 yards) — Won by Lower House (85 sees.) ' . 3 Pole Vault— . 1st, Bloxam and Mills (both L.H.) (Tied); 3rd, Todd (L.H.) ' 6 Tug of War— First pull, won by Lower House; second pull, won by Upper House; third pull, won by Lower House 3 Total ... 17 J 4 Va Page Twenty-four INTER- HOUSE SPORTS POLE VAULT SENIOR HIGH JI MP Page Twenty-five oo YARDS SENIOR B r e n t w o o d C o 1 I e g ; JV1 a g a z i n e Inter-School Sports ON Friday, June 6th an Inter-School Sports Meet took place on Victoria High School ground and representative boys were sent from University School, Victoria High School, Oak Bay High School and Brentwood College. Three, two and one points were awarded for first, second and third places, respectively, in the sprints, high and broad jumps and shot put. In the relay event, six points went to first place, four to second and two to third. The meet was a success and many events had close and exciting finishes. Just before the last event University School and Brentwood each had 16 points. The final event was won by University School, but the judges took ten minutes to decide who was the winner. xr , Rivsui rs 440 Yards— 1st, Boyce (U.S.); 2nd, Wootten (B.C.); 3rd, Bapty (V.H.S.) 100 Yards— 1st, McNeill (B.C.); 2nd, Petch (V.H. ' S.); 3rd, Patrick, (V.H.S.) 880 Yards— 1st, Redmayne (O.B.H.S.); 2nd, Woods (B.C.); 3rd, Mitchell (B.C.) Shot Put— 1st, McNeill (B.C.); 2nd, Hess (U.S.); 3rd, Bristowe (U.S.) High Jump — 1st, Chapman (V.H.S.) ; 2nd, Ristine (U.S.); 3rd, Calland (B.C.) 220 Yards— 1st, Bristowe (U.S.); 2nd, Patrick (V.H.S.); 3rd, Stewart (B.C.) Broad Jump — 1st, Chapman (V.H.S.); 2nd, Mills (B.C.); 3rd, Brinkley (U.S.) 120 Yards Hurdles— 1st, Boyce (U.S.); 2nd, Petch (V.H.S.) ; 3rd, Northrop (U.S.) Relay Race — 1st, University School (MacDonald. Bristowe, Northrop, Boyce) 2nd, Brentwood College (McNeill, Ridley, Stewart, Wootten). It IV ould Be Difficult To Imagine Angus when he is not asleep. Uuxton ranking last. Roberts ' new outboard running. Fogg whispering. Usher having a conversation. Burns not blushing. Fletcher making a run in cricket. Yarrow minding his own business. Vogler ma. not arguing. The motor mower in working order. The P.T. bell out of order. The School clock not being altered during the course of the day. Pratt being serious. Clark with size 6 shoes. Hodgson looking intelligent. Oppenheimer keeping still. The matron using anything but Iodex. Page Twenty-six Brentwood College Magazine The Picnic to Sandy Beach ON Saturday, May 24th, the School went on the third Annual Picnic to Sandy Beach. A large number of the boys had their own craft, but those who did not were conveyed to the beach in the Mary S. ' belong- ing to Captain Scarf. The School cat-boats were also used by some of the boys, and, as there was a fair breeze, these boats all sailed over. Contrary to its usual custom, the weather was fine, although the water at Sandy Beach was too cold for any comfortable bathing. After lunch, the boys were free to do as they liked until suppertime, and they amused themselves in many different ways. Some played baseball on the sand, others went for walks (for reasons best known to themselves), and the remainder went boating, sailing, and aquaplaning. About 7 o ' clock the picnic broke up and the School returned home, having had an ex- ceedingly enjoyable day. Old Boys ' Day MANY Old Brentonians enjoyed a pleasant day at the College on Novem- ber 9th, 1929. The programme started with a rugby match in rainy weath er, in which the Old Boys scored their first victory over the 1st XV by a close score of 21-19. At 5 :15 the Old Boys held their Annual Meeting at which twenty of them assisted. At 6 :30 the Old Boys, together with the College and many guests of the Headmaster, enjoyed their Annual Supper. In the evening a very pleasant entertainment was held in the gymnasium. For two hours everyone enjoyed the play, the songs, and the amusing items. The Old Boys present were : — Miller Morse: Henderson • Matthews Hope: Halt Phillips Harrison Lawson Dee ii bYMONs i Sills Nunn Cleat Symons ii Bryden Rigby Deane i J. St. G. Mitchell Morris McRae Deane ii L. A. Campbell Bell E. Wilson W. H. Camerox Page Twenty-seven B r e 11 1 v o o d C o 1 1 e g e M a g a z i n e Old Boys ' Notes W. O. Green writes from St. John ' s College, Cambridge, that he is making good progress in his studies for his degree in medicine. He spent last Christinas holidays touring in Switzerland with the University 2nd ice hockey team. He is still playing for St. John ' s 2nd rugger team. He hopes to spend his Easter holi- days in the south of Spain. W. C. Ricardo writes from Jesus College saying that there are now six old Brentwood boys at Cambridge. He is finding the study of Economics very in- teresting. J. Nickson sends word from McGill that he is living in an apartment with Rocke Robertson and Bruce Hanbury. He is trying to understand the French- Canadian viewpoint on Empire solidarity. He finds, at McGill, that much more importance is attached to class work than to athletics. J. Shallcross has joined the O. T. C. at McGill. He seems to have been very impressed by Ramsay MacDonald ' s visit to Montreal. The subjects he is studying are English, Economics, Accountancy, French, Maths., and Spanish in the 2nd year Commerce Course. Congratulations to Roger Wilson who entered the ring this year and se- cured the heavyweight championship of McGill University. He played for his university against Toronto. In the Christmas examinations he ranked fourth in a class of 110. R. C. Procter states that at the University of Alberta there are eight Old Boys taking the following courses: — Buchanan and Ives, 1st year Applied Science; Ballachey and Pitfield, 1st and 2nd year Arts and Law; Cooper, 2nd year Arts and Medicine; Procter, 3rd year Applied Science; Davis, 2nd year Applied Science ; Kirkpatrick, who was taking 2nd year Arts and Law, has unfortunately had to leave the University temporarily on account of sickness. We hope he will soon be well again. Most of these eight boys are continuing to play rugby. We were very interested to hear that Harvard has just put into the field an English rugby football team and that Bruce Elmore has been made vice-captain. Yale and the Marines of Philadelphia are also playing the English game. F. D. M. Williams has been elected secretary of the Cambridge Lruversity Badminton Club. He spent last Easter holidays with relatives in Germany, where he attended the closing ceremony at Heidelberg L T niversity. At the moment of going to press it is with the greatest sorrow that we hear of the unfortunate accident to Tony Farrer which cost him his life. He was killed by a rifle bullet at Camp Hughes Rifle Range on July 9. When at Brentwood he took great interest in many School activities and he was one of the best athletes we have ever had. All those boys who remember him and all friends of the School tender their heart-felt sym- pathy to his relations and friends. Page Twenty-eight