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

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Brentwood College Magazine The junior section of the school is very grateful to Mr. Kyle for a series of ten lectures on the Evolution of Architecture. Movies were shown illustrating fundamentals and finer points of both Rugby and Badminton. A pleasant personal touch was lent to a naturally interesting film when, during a showing of the Bell-Irving European Tour, we recognized the figures of F. Angus and R. C. Field, both Old Boys. Mr. Henderson was kind enough to give us an illustrated lecture on the In- ternational Boys ' Camp at San Juan Island. Mr. J. Y. Copeman captured the interest and attention of the school when he traced out the historical background and development of the present unrest in Palestine. Commander Spicer-Simpson gave us a graphic account of the excitements and difficulties attached to a first survey of the Yangtse-Kiang. The last lecture of the year, given by Mr. Reynolds of the Bank of Montreal, dealt with the fundamentals of banking. The interest aroused by the speaker was made manifest by the many questions that were asked at the conclusion of the talk. SCHOOL DANCE As a climax to the rugby season a dance was held on March 1 1th, in honour of the St. George ' s team, following the game in the afternoon. The gymnasium, where the dance was held, was scarcely recognizable in its gay decorations. On the stage behind the orchestra hung a black curtain, the coloured crests of the two schools standing out on it in sharp contrast. Cherry blossoms reflected the footlights, and evergreen boughs and trees lined the walls. The varied tones of the girls ' evening dresses, the false ceiling of coloured streamers, the decorated tables, all served to give the scene an air of gay festivity. On the tables that were arranged in cabaret style along the walls and amongst the trees was spread a most palatable supper at about ten-thirty. Midnight brought to a close this most pleasant evening, and when we say that everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable time, we certainly don ' t exclude the members of the Staff who were present. [ Page Ten )

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Brentwood College Magazine To further supplement the Curtis-Hope Memorial organ fund, Mr. Bott sponsored a recital played by Helen Louise Oles and John Hopper, duo-pianists of Seattle. The very large turnout of parents, and Victoria music-lovers, was treated to an evening of artistically played music. Their first group, con- sisting of the Frescobaldi ' Toccato ' and the Gouvy ' Phantasie ' in four move- ments, proved a little beyond the musical knowledge of most of the school, though cleverly executed and played in perfect accord. The beginning of the Arensky group however, lifted the spirits of everyone, and from this point, the two artists were given spontaneous acclaim after every number. The event was by far the finest of its kind that we have been privileged to enjoy at Brentwood, and the general support of this initial effort augurs well for future recitals, if artists of this same standing can be procured. The last musical effort was the visit of Sir Ernest MacMillan, President of the Toronto Conservatory of Music, and Director of the Toronto Symphony orchestra. Mr. Bott was host to the members of the Victoria branch of the Toronto Conservatory Alumni on this occasion, which had been arranged to coincide with the visit of Sir Ernest to Victoria. During the informal pro- gramme in the school chapel, Sir Ernest played the first and second movements of Mendelssohn ' s Second Organ Sonata, giving them a most expressive read- ing, with delightful variety and interest. Edward Parsons and Cyril Warren, two organists from Victoria, played selections, and the evening came to a close with vocal selections by Miss Dorothy Parsons and Dudley Wickett, Mr. Bott playing the accompaniments. These notes would hardly be complete without reference to the expressive manner in which Galusha rendered the Malotte setting to ' The Lord ' s Prayer ' on Sunday, May 7, during the Confirmation service in the chapel, and the effective playing by Hinton, of a Bach Chorale on his violin to an organ accom- paniment, before the service. [ Page Nine ]

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Brentwood College Magazine OWING to an unusually hot and lengthy Indian summer the rugby sea- son was slow in getting under way, and as a result we had very little time for practise before our first match. After this game we quickly rounded into shape and became a team that in spite of the rather low average weight of 146 lbs, and age of 1 6 managed to justify its existence by hard play and careful teamwork. The presence of four old Colours and a fair percentage of former players, coupled with constant advice and encouragement from Cap- tain Levien, contributed to the rapid development of the team as a whole. Two three-quarters, J. Shields and A. Brown, and four forwards, B. Bibee, T. Clarke, D. Wilby, and D. Galusha received their Colours during the season. Ten members of this year ' s 1st XV are expected back next September, and with many players to draw from who have gained experience in the 2nd XV and the Colts, improved rugby is looked for next year. MATCHES Brentwood College vs. Navy XV. (Won — 15-3) Against a rather weak Navy XV our team looked quite impressive in the first match of the season, playing a fast, open game. (Home.) Brentwood College vs. Old Boys (Draw — 9-9) The Old Boys set a fast pace in the early stages of the game, and scored two trys almost before the Brentwood XV had realized that the match was under way. As soon as our team pulled itself together,- it showed to advantage, and scored three trys against one more from the Old Boys, all unconverted. (Home.) [Page Eleven]