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

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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]

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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 Brentwood College vs. Shawnigan Lake School (Lost — 11-19) In this important match we were once again defeated by our perennial rivals, though the defeat was somewhat mitigated by the fact that for the first time in four years we crossed the Shawnigan line, scoring eleven points in all. Shawnigan opened the scoring with a fine run to the corner, and shortly afterwards converted another try. We retaliated with a goal before the whistle blew, making the score 8-5 against us at half time. Early in the second half we scored another try, and for a short time the game was tied at 8 all. ' Shawnigan soon broke away again, and by the time the final whistle blew was 8 points in the lead. They crossed our line five times and converted twice; we crossed theirs three times and converted only once. (Home.) Brentwood College vs. University School (Lost— 3-13) We made our customary bad start, and were unable to halt their early onslaught. We were the weaker side, and managed to score only once, in the first half. The weather was atrocious, and the heavy rain made this game less enjoyable than most. (Away.) Brentwood College vs. St. George ' s (Draw — 6-6) Ref. J. Woodward. This was a most exciting game. St. George ' s began the scoring with two trys in the first half and despite repeated thrusts We were unable to decrease their lead of six before the half-time whistle blew. Sustained effort in the second half won us an unconverted try. Later we were awarded a penalty kick, which was worth another three points to us, bringing the score to six all, where it stayed until the end of the game. (Away.) Brentwood College vs. University School (Lost— 6-24) Ref. K. W. Symons. Varying our usual procedure, we made the first points and enjoyed a brief lead. But soon their threes hit thei r stride and repeatedly crossed our line. We managed to get one more try, in the latter part of the first half. In spite of the uneven score, the game was fast and open, and the spectators were treated to some excellent rugby. (Home.), Brentwood College vs. St. George ' s (Lost — 0-8) Ref. K. W. Symons. One of the hardest fought games of the season. After holding St. George ' s to a draw on their grounds, the Brentwood XV was loath to admit defeat on the home field, and struggled to the end to change the lead which St. George ' s had established in the first half. The Brentwood three quarters were not quite fast enough to make the final break through the opposing defence, so that in spite of much feeding from the Brentwood pack, the score remained at 8-0, in St. George ' s favour. (Home.) JUNIOR RUGBY The Colts team, under the Captaincy of John Fraser, had a fairly success- ful season, though it hardly maintained the standard it set itself last year. Of the five matches played, three were won and two lost. RESULTS : Brentwood Colts vs. — Shawnigan : Lost 8-6 University Lost 19-0 Fairbridge Won 26-0 University Won 11-6 St. Michael ' s Won 34-3 [ Page Twelve]