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

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Brentwood College Magazine Mr. Newcombe, a leading authority on the coast Indians. Madame Sanderson, who in her inimitable style held us all spell-bound while she talked about Character, using the character of Cyrano de Begerac to illustrate her purpose. This was most refreshing entertainment; On three occasions we enjoyed a double programme, where a short talk on some topic of current interest was followed by a gramophone recital. Mr. Osier talked on the Saar Plebiscite and on Some of the uses of Radium in Medical Practice. Mr. Ellis gave a vivid description of the present armament race and drew attention to the great dangers of the present situation. He then proceeded, rather illogically, to play some very martial music on the gramophone, finishing with the 1812 Overture. Other musical progr ammes in- cluded an evening of Schubert, an evening of Old English Madrigals, folk songs and sea chanteys, and, most successful of all, Gilbert and Sullivan ' s Trial by Jury, for which Mr. Hincks had been good enough to print copies of the words, so that all could enjoy Gilbert ' s witticisms with Sullivan s melodies. Two debates were held during this term, which discovered some promising speakers. The last entertainment of the term was a private showing by Captain Wilson of some of the moving pictures he had been taking during the previous year, illustrative of life in England in all its phases. These were much ap- preciated, especially perhaps those of the King and Queen in Windsor Park on their way to Ascot, and the intimate studies of Lord Baden-Powell in his Hampshire home. Occasional Jottings All the masters entered the chain letter craze with great enthusiasm. Mr. Privett, however, was the only successful contender receiving a receipt for his money. The Elizabethan pun was in vogue this year in the celebrated Starkey-joke. Phillips, G. is supposed to have mistaken the fire alarm for the waiter having fallen asleep on the Lunch bell. We doff our hats to Symons for his great feat in clearing the distance be- tween the hurdles in two strides, and sympathize with him in his unfortunate consequences. We extend congratulations to Angus, D. for his noble work in extra study- ing for the exams. Indeed, it is truly a wonderful world in which we live. Page Five

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Brentwood College Magazine Mr. Cunliffe, who joined the staff as gardener after Christmas, is rapidly improving the appearance of the grounds. Manual Training Classes have been held regularly throughout the year, with satisfactory results. Mr. F. Hole, who is in charge of these classes, adopts the Straffordian attitude of Thorough. Valete B. S. Alexander (U), Grade XI, 1st XV Rugby. R. Thwaites (U), Grade IX, 1st XV Rugby, 1st Crew, Basketball Team, 2nd Badminton IV. G. Phillips (U) School Matriculation Prize. Passed into R.C.N. We have to thank Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Angus for the gift of a splendid gramophone, with the object of providing greater opportunities for musical appreciation. Lectures There was a noticeable scarcity of lectures during the Christmas Term, which it is hoped the authorities will take steps to remedy in the future. We did, however, enjoy visits from Mr. French and Mr. Izard. Mr. French, who has spent many years in the service of the Hudson ' s Bay Company, gave a most interesting illustrated talk on life in the Arctic, which showed an intimate knowledge of whaling, sealing and the Eskimo people. Mr. Izard told us about the planning, building and launching of a big liner, using the Queen Mary as an example. By a skillful use of illustrations, he managed to convey to his audience some idea of the vast size of these super-ships. The real lecture season got under way during the Easter Term, when each Wednesday evening from 7.45 onwards was devoted to some form of entertainment. Outstanding among the lecturers were : Captain Gibson, an experienced climber in the Canadian Rockies, whose talk on mountaineering, illustrated by some magnificent slides, made thrilling entertainment. Mr. K. C. Symons, who made history vitally interesting in his lecture on the Museum of Public Records in London, a museum of whose existence very few people seem to be aware. It is suspected that a number of mental vows to visit it were registered at the end of his talk. Mr. Nation, who gave us a very interesting, if rather technical lecture on geology and mining in British Columbia. This was illustrated both with slides and with specimens of rock and ore. Page Four

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Brentwood College Magazine Chapel Notes Two improvements have been made in the interior of the Chapel this year: First, and most import ant, was the gift of a new harmonium by the Old Boys ' Society ; a more handsome and better instrument than its predecessor. The second improvement has been the hanging of curtains at the end of the pews on each side of the Chapel, to shut off the unused portion. The singing has increased considerably in volume this year, thanks largely to the efforts of Mr. E. Symons, who has been taking the practices and play- ing for us at the Sunday services. A Confirmation Service was held in the School Chapel on Sunday, March 31st, when Bishop Lloyd confirmed the fol- lowing boys : B. Alexander, J. Asselstine, R. Field, R. Phillips, R. Thwaites, K. Cooke, D. Holmes, A. Izard. The following have been kind enough to come and preach to us during the school year : Dean Ouainton (twice). Archdeacon Dewdney (twice), Rev. M. Bruce, Rev. F. Comley (twice), Rev. R. Connell, Rev. T. Hughes, Rev. T. Lancaster, Rev. N, Smith, Rev. E. Willis, C. W. Lonsdale, Esq., J. Harker, Esq., K. Symons, Esq., M. C. Ellis, Esq. Page Six