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

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Brentwood College Magazine Mr. Osier, Housemaster of the Lower House, after five years of faithful service to Brentwood, decided to spend a year at the U.B.C., where he attended the lectures given in the training course for teachers. To Mr. Bott fell the honour of guiding the future destinies of the respective members of the Lower House. i i i During the summer term, the organ fund benefitted from the concentrated efforts of Todd and the members of the Senior Common-room when they provided moving-picture entertainment on Saturday evenings, in the school library. The little theatre movement was well patronized; the applause attesting to the popularity of the scheme. We take this opportunity of thank- ing all those who spent so much time in preparing this unusual form of amusement. i i i Among the weird comings and goings during summer term were the perigrinations of a small, but selective group who could be seen trudging up the hill toward the playing fields, always in company with a master. Close scrutiny of the data they brought back with them from these Sunday evening jaunts revealed an interest in surveying. A closed traverse of the rugby field was made, the area calculated, and the result shown in scaled drawings and tracings, some of which were subsequently blueprinted. This interesting pastime proved the practical value, and application, of trigonometry. Trips of educational value were made to the Dominion Astrophysical and the Provincial Meteorological Observatories by members of Grade X; while Grade XI were shown the many phases through which old rags and cardboard passed in their conversion into fire-proof roofing and shingles, at the plant of the Sidney Roofing Company of Victoria. i i i Among the large coterie of Victoria people which spent the Easter vacation at Mount Baker Lodge, Brentwood was indeed well represented. From all accounts, the highlights constituted good, bad, and indifferent forms of ski-ing; sensational leaps into space; nocturnal emanations from a nickleodeon; and good food — WELL served. i i i Taking advantage of the facilities afforded by the opening of a nearby riding academy, many boys spent much of their leisure time in a profitable manner. Next season, it is hoped that regular riding classes may be established. 1 i i Under the patient guidance of Mr. Privett, some worthwhile work was done in the manual-training shop. Several pieces were on display in the school library at the end of summer term. [Page Eight]

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Brentwood College Magazine School Notes IT was with a sad heart that we said good-bye to Mr. Ellis, the Head- master, when early in the Michaelmas term, he left us to serve with the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. On the eve of his departure for Halifax some months later, it was our happy privilege to show our apprecia- tion of his work at Brentwood in a more tangible manner than had been possible when the news of his leaving first reached us. We take this oppor- tunity of wishing him every success in his new undertaking. The sense of loss occasioned by the sudden leave-taking of Mr. Ellis was mitigated when we heard that the Board of Governors had honoured Mr. Privett ' s many years of loyal service to Brentwood in elevating him to the position of Headmaster. For the school, this has been a wise and happy choice. Under his guidance, we know that the school will maintain its high standard of efficiency in every department. It would seem that the shock of promotion was too much for the new Headmaster. No sooner had we settled down under the new regime, than we heard of his ignominius removal, in the depth of night, to the Royal Jubilee Hospital, where he underwent a major operation which necessitated his being away until the beginning of the Lent term. Our prayers, best wishes for a speedy recovery, and possibly our flowers, together with the tender ministrations of the nurses in the Jubilee, achieved the desired effect — a complete restoration to good health. Capt. Levien, whose experiences cover a wide field, was called upon to act for the Headmaster until the end of term. With the co-operation of the staff and the school as a whole, he did a satisfactory job, and earned the gratitude of everyone. 1 1 i In September, Mrs. G. Roberts took over the duties of Matron to the Upper House from Miss Bradley-Dyne, who left us to enter the Royal Jubilee Hospital as Nurse-in-training. To the latter, we extend our good wishes for success in her career; and to the former goes a fervent wish that she will enjoy her work with us. i i i We also welcomed to our midst this year two new masters, Mr. C. A. S. Legge, who apart from his routine duties has given considerable aid to the Rowing Club; and the Rev. J. H. H. Watts, who arrived in late October. Apart from his office as school padre, he superintended the activities of the Rifle Club. I Page Seven ]

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Brentwood College Magazine With the recent addition to the school greenhouse, the gardener is fairly capable of handling anything from Asparagus to Douglas Firs. i i i To protect the greenhouse from the daily onslaught of traffic down the hill, a white, log cribbing has been placed. Cut to follow the contour of the roadway, this curbing is both decorative and practical. i i i We are now the proud possessors of a glorious pool, complete with fountain and the inevitable water-lilies. This rejuvenation of a former bare spot in the lower gardens was the handiwork of Capt. Levien. i i i A much needed addition was built on the side of the Cricket pavilion, providing a commodious kitchen for the preparation of tea; and a shed to house the motor-mower. i i i Our congratulations are extended to: Mr. Taylor on his marriage to Miss Audrey Homer-Dixon before the school reopened last autumn. Peter Cherniavsky on his successful showing in the scholarship examinations. Johnston and Field who played for Varsity in the McKechnie Cup games. Mr. John M. Grant, former Housemaster of the Lower House, and School Bursar, on his recent promotion to the rank of Commander in the R.C.N, and his subsequent appointment to second in command at Esquimalt. . To John Martin and Harry Rogers on being accepted for entrance to R.M.C. i i i We should like to convey our thanks to: The many thoughtful parents and friends of the school who were respon- sible for the frequent treats of ice cream, cakes, or fruit. Mr. Jan Cherniavsky for his very practical contribution to the Curtis-Hope Memorial organ fund. Watson, who did a splendid job supervising the school library. Major Tayler for the use of his boat during the summer term; for open house to staff and boys throughout the year, and his continued interest in all that concerns the school. P. C. Musgrave for his untiring efforts to provide wickets for the many cricket matches we played on the home field. Mr. Beaumont who always rounds off the Speech Day activities with well- attended cruises aboard his yacht Discovery Isle. Mrs. W. E. Oliver, Mrs. A. C. Privett, and Capt. Levien for the presenta- tions of three magnificent silver cups to be used in Inter-House competition at Cricket, Tennis, and Rugby, respectively. Miss Egerton, to whose careful vigilance we owe the comparatively clean bill of health we enjoyed throughout the yar. [Page Nine]