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

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Brentwood College Magazine TENNIS A large section of the school took a keen interest in tennis during the summer term, and in spite of frequent interruptions due to rain, all three courts were in almost constant use. Among the seniors, Wiebenson and A. Gillespie, the finalists in the Open Singles, displayed a higher standard of play than has been seen at Brentwood for many years. It was unfortunate that neither was able to enter any Junior Provincial tournaments, as either one would have made a showing of which we should have been proud. Several other seniors showed considerable ability, so that the tournaments were keenly contested in all rounds. Sufficient enterprise and enthusiasm was evident in the Junior section to promise useful players in the future. RESULTS: Senior Singles — W. Wiebenson; Senior Doubles — A. Gillespie and I. Gillespie; Junior Singles — E. Sunderland; Junior Doubles — Stephens and Worsley. House Matches: Singles — I. Gillespie (L) defeated Clarke (U) ; W. Wiebenson (U) defeated A. Gillespie (L) ; Doubles — A. Gillespie and I. Gillespie (L) defeated Milligan and Wiebenson (U). BADMINTON Badminton kept its place as the school ' s most popular indoor game, and under Mr. Hinck ' s leadership a team was developed that gave a good account of itself in matches against the local club. Three doubles teams from the school entered the Vancouver Island tourna- ment, Wilby, D., and Milligan reaching the semi-finals. Three boys also en- tered the Junior Singles; one of them, A. Gillespie, reached the semi-final round. RESULTS: Senior singles — Wilby, D. ; Senior doubles — Wilby, D., and Milligan. House Matches: I. Gillespie (L) defeated E. Foot (U) ; Wilby, D. (L) defeated Milligan (U) ; Johnston, A., and Foot (U) defeated Gillespie, A., and Wilby, D. (L) . Of the two matches that were played against the Brentwood Club, the first was lost, 3-4; the second resulted in a draw. SQUASH This year saw a distinct revival of squash-racquets in the school. Of the many boys who took an interest in the game, several developed into quite clever, thoughtful players. For the first time in recent years the school was in a posi- tion to engage in four- or six-man team matches without calling on the Staff for assistance. H. Rogers and J. Martin gained experience by entering the Vancouver Island closed championship, which was played on the courts of the Sussex Squash Club in Victoria. RESULTS: Senior Championship — I. Gillespie; Junior Championship, D. Todd. House Match: Gil- lespie, I. (L) defeated J. Martin (U) ; Holmes, D. (L) defeated P. Hinton (U) ; Todd. D. (L) defeated W. Wiebenson (U). [ Page Fourteen]

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Brentwood College Magazine RUGBY FOOTBALL— 1938-1939 Characters D. HOLMES (Captain) , Forward: A greatly improved player, especially as a scrummager. Much better on the line out. On the whole captained the side well. At times he seemed unable to gather his forces together though he always set a good example to the side by his own honest hard work. A. K. JOHNSTON (Vice-Captain) , Stand-off half: He played some inspired games at times, and kept his outsides up to the mark. His tackling greatly improved, but place-kicking went off, though he helped the side very considerably with his touch finding. P. IZARD, Forward: He developed into quite a good hooker. He was always well up in all the rushes, and tackled hard. He is still inclined to kick the ball too hard in a dribble. A. W. GILLESPIE, Scrum-half : A most valuable member of the side, who could always be re- lied on to go all out until the end of the game. His defense and touch kicking was greatly improved. Very useful place kick. W. BlBEE, Forward: A very useful forward in the loose, but must learn to take his part in the loose scrums, and remember that forwards who hang about outside the scrum get in the way of the outsides and spoil their chances. A. BROWN, Centre Three-Quarter : A very keen and hard working outside. He is inclined to miss tackling his man by getting out of position; must remember to take the man nearest to him by going towards him and not to be caught standing still. Useful kick. J. CLARKE. Forward: Improved steadily all through the season to become one of the best forwards in the side. His work in the lineout was very good. Must try to control the ball more closely when dribbling. D. WlLBY, Forward: A much improved player, who must remember that loose scrums are a very important phase in the game. Always well up in the dribbles. Handling improved. D. GALUSHA, Forward: A very hard-working player. On occasions his lack of grasp of the rules got both himself and his side into trouble. J. SHIELDS, Wing Three-Quarter : He has developed into a very useful outside, now that he has learned the wisdom of going out and for the corner. Good tackle. Handling good. I. GILLESPIE, Full Back: Started the season very poorly in this position. Was tried as a three-quarter but he lacked the speed. Towards the end of the season went to full-back again, then seemed to take a new lease of life and to regain confidence in himself, and played very well in his old position. Good place kick. W. A. MACASKILL, Forward: By honest and keen hard work earned a place for himself in the side. He has the makings of a very useful forward. J. A. ANGUS, Forward: Was tried at centre three-quarter but this place did not suit him. He is now developing into a very keen and hard-working forward. He must not forget to shove until the ball is out of the scrum. Good hands. J. MARTIN, Centre Three-Quarter : He should develop into a very sound outside when he learns to watch the ball and not the man. Has a ver y useful idea of an opening. Handling weak. Defense nee]ds more determination. The following played for the first XV on various occasions: D. Woodcroft, J. Whittall, A. Macdonald, R. E. Pooley, G. Milligan, G. Hotham. ( Colours.) [Page Thirteen]

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Brentwood College Magazine THE cricket season of 1 9 39 was the most successful which the school has had for many years. We had a side which was exceptionally strong in batting, though it failed to make scores which did it justice in some of the most important matches, owing to over-anxiety. The bowling was fair: there were plenty of bowlers in the side, but no one, with the possible exception of A. Gillespie, who was really difficult to play. After a poor start, the team developed into a really good fielding side, inspired by the example of Johnston, Holmes and Hinton. Much credit is due to Captain Levien and Mr. Hincks for their careful coaching and to Johnston for his excellent captaincy of the team, especially in the latter part of the term. The new nets with their wooden wickets were a great success and should be a valuable asset to Brentwood cricket for many years. CRICKET— 1939 Characters A. K. JOHNSTON (Captain) : There is a marked improvement in the way that he has captained the side, especially in the field, with the result the fielding of the side has greatly improved. His bowling changes have been well thought out. He is a good bat, who lacks the restraint which a captain should have, to set a sound example to his side. His bowling has not be ( en so successful this season, but he has several useful bowlers to fall back on. An ex- cellent field in any position. A. GILLESPIE (Vice Captain) : A very useful all round cricketer. His batting especially has improved by his honest endeavor to do what he has been told. Useful bowler, though at times inclined to bowl short of a length. Very good field. D. HOLMES : A very much improved bat, who hits the ball hard, and has developed some very nice scoring shots. Very good deep field. [Page Fifteen]