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

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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

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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 Speech Day RADITIONAL good weather favoured the Twelfth Annual Speech Day, held on Saturday, June 22nd. Breaking with the usual custom of water sports, the first part of the afternoon this year was occupied with the finals of the athletic sports. After these had been run off with clockwork precision, the large crowd of visitors assembled in the gymnasium for the speeches and prize- giving. The headmaster gave a brief review of the School year, and went on to speak of the ideals of the College. He concluded by introducing Viscount Colville of Culross, the guest speaker of the afternoon. Lord Colville gave the boys a very short but very effective talk. He said that there were three types of boys : the Prize-winners, the Runners-up and the Plodders. The Prize-winners he admired and congratulated ; the Runners-up he urged to remember the example of Captain Scott, who, though he did not win his prize, made for himself a place in history ; the Plodders he cheered with the as- surance that, given courage to stick to it, they would achieve their ambition in the end. Dr. Scott-Moncrieff then spoke on behalf of the Board of Directors, wish- ing success to all the boys who were leaving and asking them to see to it that, in Lord Colville ' s closing words, they were always proud of their school and that their school could always be proud of them. Lord Colville then presented the following prizes : Grade VIII— R. Digby. Grade IX — J. Asselstine. Grade X— R. Phillips. GradeXI— J. Nation. Special Progress — A. Duncan, W. Drury. Curtis Prize for Mathematics — G. Phillips. Scott-Moncrieff Prize for English— G. Kidd. Angus Prize for Natural Science — A. Izard. Williams Prize for Languages — M. Symons. Senior Reading Prize — G. Kidd. Junior Reading Prize — R. Phillips. Hobby Prizes Insects — P. Andrus and K. Cooke. Stamps— K. Cooke and W. Clist. Athletic Prizes Oppenheimer Badminton Singles Cup — D. Barrett-Lennard. Leeder Tennis Singles Cup — D. Barrett-Lennard. McSwain Tennis Doubles Cup — E. Williams and D. Barrett-Lennard. Senior Swimming — E. Williams. Intermediate Swimming — F. Angus. Senior Cross Country — G. Kidd. Intermediate Cross Country — R. Field. Hope Cup for 100 yards— G. Kidd. Victor Ludorum Challenge Cup — G. Kidd. Intermediate Challenge Cup — R. Field. Inter-House Challenge Cup — Cocks ' House. Yarrow Shield — G. Kidd and D. Barrett-Lennard. Page Seven