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

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Brentwood College Magazine The Scout Troop A CONSIDERABLE influx of new members necessitated a reshuffling of the former patrols, and the establishment of a new one, making five in all. Six boys, all from the United States, were placed in one patrol, aptly named Eagle, under the leadership of Clarke and Munger. The former patrols were turned over to the care of Stephens, Holmes, Nairn and Worsley, with Greer, Whittall, Taylor and Fleming as their respective seconds. Foot, Gillespie A., and Mackenzie did a fine job as junior asssitants to Mr. Bott. Conforming to the new policy of the troop, one investiture each term was held for the purpose of enrolling new Scouts. These ceremonies took the form of candlelight services in the chapel. During the year, the following new Scouts were enrolled: Molson, Wills, Maude, Schinbein, Whitney, French, Calhoun, McClean, Conibear and Belyea. During the Christmas term, while the new Scouts were learning the rudi- ments of Scouting, a St. John ' s Ambulance class was begun for the advanced Scouts. Under the guidance of Mr. H. Stokes, one of the Association ' s instruc- tors, this group spent fourteen weeks delving into the intricacies of bone struc- ture, anatomy, first-aid and ambulance work. As a result, the entire class of seventeen members, passed Dr. Bassett ' s examination with honours, and were awarded certificates by the Association. Foot was chosen the Troops ' representative to the Green Bar Patrol Leader ' s conference, held in Tacoma, Washington. Mr. Bott, our Scoutmaster, had been placed in charge of the British Columbia delegation, and, in response to the toast to the Canadian Scouts attending the convention, he gave a short talk on Internationalism in Scouting. In the Easter term we were hosts to the Nanaimo Scouts, when they spent a week-end at the College. Following a soccer match, which the college Scouts won, a joint meeting was held in the gymnasium; the local Sea Scouts also took part. On behalf of the Victoria district, Major Wise spoke a few words of welcome to the Up-Island Scouts. A return visit to Nanaimo was made a fort- night later, when Wills and Shields accompanied the Scoutmaster and the Dis- trict Commissioners on a trip north for an Upper-Island rally. On the occasion of the visit to Victoria of His Excellency, the Governor- General, Chief Scout for Canada, the troop was represented at the Victoria dis- trict rally held in Beacon Hill Park. At this affair, Mr. E. W. Hamber, Lieu- tenant-Governor of the Province, was invested as a Tenderfoot Scout. During the summer-term, it was with pleasure we received His Honour ' s acceptance of our invitation to become an honourary Scout of the College Troop. We look forward to having him attend one of our meetings in the early autumn. [Page Twenty-Three]

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Brentwood College Magazine Rifle Club D. Holmes, last year ' s Captain, served in the same capacity again this year, and under his leadership the club had an active and successful season. An outdoor range, necessary to meet the requirements of certain competi- tions, was constructed near the squash courts by the boys. A prize for the best shot in the King George and Empire Shield was donated by Major Richardson and won by G. B. Milligan with a score of 95X100. K. G. Nairn and Major Holmes pres ented a prize for the best shot of the year, which was won also by G. B. Milligan. The cup presented by Mrs. Parr for Inter-House competition was won by the Upper House. Col. A. A. Sharland presented a Vickers ' rifle; lumber for improvements in the indoor Range was a gift from Col. Wilby. Thanks are due to Major Richardson for his time, instruction, and the present of a telescope; to Captain Barr and Mr. Davis for time to supervise shooting, and for the gift of binoculars from Captain Levien. The results of the competitions were as follows: CADET CORPS MEDALS Senior — 1st Class: G. B. Milligan. 297X300. 2nd Class: R. S. Mackenzie, 287X300: D. Holmes, 285X300: G. Hotham, 284X300: R. E. Pooley, 284X300; G. Wilby, 282X300; Archibald, 278X300; Eglese, 277X300; A. W. Gillespie, 276X300. j un i or — 2nd Class: Holmes, P., 284X300; Berry, 284X300; McLean, 265X300; Sunderland, 263X300; French, 267X300. First Team (Senior), 2303X2400, placing. Second Team (Senior), 2180X2400. Third Team (Junior), 2170X2400. RIFLE CLUB D. C. R. A. TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP Silver Spoons — 1st Class: G. B. Milligan, 292X300; G. Wilby, 284X300. KING GEORGE V. AND EMPIRE SHIELD (outdoor range) Badges — 1st Class: G. B. Milligan, 95X100; A. K. Johnston, 94X100; D. Holmes, 90X100. 2nd Class: W. Bibee, 87X100; K. Logan, 87X100; G. Hotham, 86X100. DOMINION MARKSMANS ' ASSOCIATION Senior — Bonze Medal: D. Holmes, A. K. Johnston. Junior — Bronze Pin: D. Holmes, G. B. Milligan, K. R. Nairn, J. Berry, J. Archibald, H. Gibson, J. McLean, C. Stewart, R. S. Mackenzie, W. Bibee. Silver Pin: D. Holmes, G. B. Milligan. Gold Pin: D. Holmes. Possible Spoons, presented by Eilbeck Wilson: G. B. Milligan, D. Holmes, P. Holmes. DOMINION MARKSMANS ' ASSOCIATION— PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONS Silver Medals: D. Holmes, 294X300; G. Wilby, 291X300; W. Bibee, 288X300; R. S. Mackenzie, 287X300; K. Logan, 287X300. [Page Twenty -Two]

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Brentwood College Magazine Once again we were privileged to be of assistance to the local Sea Scout Troop, providing them with leadership during the year, and having them share some of our activities. A keenly contested badminton match, with a win for the college Scouts, was a feature of this co-operation. The Royal visit gave us an opportunity to aid the Victoria Scouts in lining the streets during the procession. Munger represented the troop at the Interna- tional camp held in Beacon Hill Park during the celebrations. With the advent of summer, tracking and outdoor meetings on the point were popular. On several occasions we cooked our evening meal in the open, and enjoyed a late dip in the sea. The tuck-shop was well taken care of by Stephens, Worsley, Nairn, Whittall and Fleming, who earned a modest sum for the memorial organ-fund. J. H. GREER, Troop Scribe. SEVERAL meetings took place during the Lent term, under the direction of the Captain of Rowing, G. A. Hotham, to discuss plans for the year. They were attended by enthusiasts from all sections of the school, and it was decided to continue to develop the sport along the lines adopted by F. Angus and R. Field, the committee of the previous year. In order that the rowing club should continue as a self-supporting unit, a fee of five dollars was imposed on new members, while those who already belonged to the club paid a three dollar subscription. Approximately eighty dollars was collected in this way, and is now on deposit in the school bank, to be used as rowing needs demand. Beginners were coached in fundamentals by the Headmaster, the coach boat being used for this purpose. The next step was to the two old singles, and later, when a certain degree of proficiency had been acquired, the two new single sculls were available for use. The reconditioning of the valuable fours for the use of the 1st and 2nd Crews was suggested by Hotham and agreed to by the Headmaster when it be- came apparent that Crews capable of putting them to good use had developed. Considerable work was required to refit the fours, but within two weeks of the start the first was in the water, to be followed by the second within the next fortnight. Most of the work was done by Hotham, Bibee, P ' ooley L, and Galusha, all members of the Crews. Other Crew members were: A. Johnston, P. Izard, J. Martin, and S. Angus. E. Foot took the place of Izard during the latter part of the season. [Page Tivenly-Four]