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

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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]

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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 Dr. R. Scott-Moncrieff, who produced Stroma, the latest addition to the school fleet. Mr. R. G. Coghlin, M.B.E., special correspondent of the Continental Daily Mail, for his talk on current events. The following members of the medical profession, who gave of their valuable time to talk to members of the matriculation Health class: Drs. Amyot, Felton, Gayton, Kincaid, Elkington and R. Scott-Moncrieff. Mr. R. Hocking, who so generously gave of his time to coach the school tennis team. All parents who so kindly supplied taxi-service at intervals throughout the school year. Mr. W. F. Clarke for so nobly coming to our rescue on Speech Day, when he filled the breach for Brigadier Stockwell, whose duties did not permit his visit to Brentwood for the occasion. All those whose generosity made it possible to build a much-needed addition to the greenhouse; and whose interest in horticulture prompted the many gifts of plants and cuttings. The following five candidates were presented for confirmation when the Rt. Rev. the Lord Bishop of Columbia visited the school on Sunday, April 7th: M. A. Johnston, I. S. Kenning, A. E. Gillespie, D. H. Molson and P. A. Chetniavsky. We acknowledge the thoughtfulness of Mr. W. H. Molson, through whose efforts the school was given a set of chandeliers for use in the chapel. On com- pletion of the necessary re-wiring, it is hoped to have them installed. The Curtis-Hope Memorial Organ fund continues to grow, there having been a generous response from the Old Boys in the past year. There are still $450 to be collected before the organ can be dedicated to the memory of the two men whose faith in the ideals of Brentwood it is intended to perpetuate. With the advent of a resident padre, it was decided to have an early Com- munion Service on the third Sunday of each month as well as on the first Sunday, as heretofore. Also, during summer term, we introduced the service of morning prayer (matins), which was read on the second Sunday of each month at 9:30. Our thanks are due to Canon R. J. Pierce, who took the chapel services prior to the arrival of the Rev. Watts, and who also assisted at the confirmation service. Also, we would thank Mrs. Privett for her admirable and tasteful arrange- ment of the flowers on the altar. i [Page Ten]