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

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Brentwood College Magazine Lec tures The School has been fortunate this year in having some very interesting lectures. The first of these was an entrancing talk by Mr. K. Symons on the Tower of London. Aided by a sketch plan of the Tower, he gave a short survey of the growth of the Tower, embellishing a sound historical account of its im- portance with a wealth of stories of great human interest. Col. Wilby came and gave us a lecture on the Coast Lights of B.C., explaining the purpose which the lighthouse service fulfils, the wonders of its modern equipment and the fine spirit of its men. This was a most enjoyable evening. Later came Mr. Izard to tell us how all sorts and conditions of ships are docked and repaired at Esquimalt, with many interesting details of ship construction and ship surgery. He had some splendid pictures to illustrate his talk. Finally, we had a very welcome surprise when an Old Brentonian, J. E. Eustace, who had left the School some nine years ago, talked to us about his work in the Indian Civil Service. He was most amusing, interesting and instructive. In addition to these talks, we had the privilege of seeing two films. Through the kindness of Lt. -Commander Lay we spent an enjoyable evening at the Naval Barracks looking at the film of the cruise of the Special Service Squadron around the world. Later in the year we repaired to the Anchorage, where Mr. Flintofr lectured on England, with the aid of moving pictures. Specially interesting were the Trooping of the Colours and the 4th of June at Eton. INTERIOR OF THE CHAPEL. Page Five

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Brentwood College Magazine Chapel Notes Although no additions have been made to the fabric or fittings during this year, the financial position of the Chapel has been enormously improved through the kindness and generosity of Mr. D. J. Angus and an anonymous donor, who, between them, have paid off the whole of the outstanding debt of some $2,000. The problem now is to provide a steady income to meet the expense of upkeep, and, if possible to start accumulating funds for the ultimate completion of the interior. For this purpose an appeal is being sent to Old Boys, parents and friends of the School, asking for an annual subscription of a dollar (or more), and it is hoped that all present members of the School will make it their business to subscribe a similar sum for the same cause. Throughout the year Rev. A. Bastin has been kind enough to give us a monthly communion service. On the occasion when the Dean of Columbia came to preach to us, in Novem- ber, he was accompanied by the whole Cathedral choir. Their singing seemed just to fit the Chapel and produced a most inspiring effect. We hope that one day they will be kind enough to repeat their visit. Our thanks are due to Mr. Bulky and his able deputy, Mr. Eaton, for playing at our Sunday services. The singing of the School has improved, though the volume is still woefully inadequate at times. sjt sj: We are grateful to all those who have come out to take our services and preach to us: Very Rev. C. S. Ouainton, Canon Chadwick, Rev. Bruce, Buck, Bastin, Connell, Dance, Hughes, Lancaster, Comley, Willis, and K. Symons, Esq. Ohttuary P. G. OSLER Philip Osier, who was at Brentwood, September, 1932- June, 1933, was killed in a motor accident near his home at Comox, V.I., on June 18. His death came as a great shock to all who knew him at Brentwood last year. During his short time at the School he entered strenuously into every phase of life and was liked by everybody for his straightforwardness and sportsmanship. After passing his Junior Matriculation here in June last, he went to Victoria College, where he played on the winning Intermediate League Rugby team Our deepest sympathy is extended to his parents and his brothers. T. E. Drury News was received during the summer holiday that Thomas Drury had been drowned near his home in Whitehorse, Yukon. He was a popular boy of con- siderable promise and his death was a severe blow to his many Brentwood friends. Page Four

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Brentwood College Magazine Occasional Jottings It is a grave question whether the offside rule in Rugby will not have to be altered to accommodate the vagaries of a certain man from the far North of the Province. Experiments in the Laboratory become exceedingly interesting when the presence of Angus can be detected in the solution. The prize for initiative should, without doubt, go to Wells for his great effort in tipping the first crew into the water. A report that Cadborosaurus had been seen on the beach turned out to be the diving float on one of its rare appearances above the water. The general trend on the part of the staff towards the acquisition of new cars is explained by the fact that they want to hurry up and reach the corner around which prosperity is lurking. If the rule — The taller the man the smaller the car — holds good, it will be interesting to see what Mr. Osier will drive next. SfC 5jc «jc 3$C It is reported that Angus got up early one morning to study for the final exams. This seems a probable explanation of our earth-shock. School Concert The Christmas Concert was given on December 17, before an audience of parents and friends of the School. The Dramatic Club, coached by Mr. Hincks, presented a one-act play called Putting it Across . Kidd, who played the part of Jack Ainsley, an author, and Williams as Ed. Craig, an actor, had the leading roles. Other players were P. Edge as Gus Wesley, a creditor of Jack Ainsley, and Symons, who made a very creditable Japanese houseboy. Kidd acted well and the enunciation of the rest of the cast was sufficiently clear to relieve the audience of that strained attention so frequently associated with amateur performances. The remainder of the programme consisted of a mono- logue by Mr. T. Haddon, two sad stories by Mr. Osier, more uncanny conjuring by the Brentwood Wizard and some clever fooling by Mr. Birley. The School as a whole sang a group of folk songs, and a group of sea shanties under Mr. Bulley ' s leadership, and Mr. Ellis contributed a topical song. At the end of the programme refreshments were served in the library. Page Six