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

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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]

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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 Music Memoranda IT may be a long time before we fully appreciate the highlights of the past musical season. Through the year, we literally moved through the whole gamut of artistic repertoire. Classic performances of music, ballet, drama and mime, following in rapid succession. Starting the season, a rather small but select group of music lovers first journeyed to Victoria to hear Rose Bampton, Metropolitan Soprano, who had captured our hearts on a previous occasion with her charm of personality and splendid talent. On the same programme with her was the youthful violin prodigy, Ossie Renardy. The concert was easily up to our expectations. The appearance in Victoria, after a lapse of six years, of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra was met with genuine enthusiasm from every quarter. Three factors were largely responsible for the wide appeal; it was the first organized concert in aid of the Red Cross Society; the presence of Sir Ernest MacMillan on the podium as guest conductor; and the return to Victoria (her home town) of Madame Gertrude Huntly-Greene, noted Canadian woman pianist. The combined efforts of orchestra and pianist in the Mozart concerto in E flat major left nothing to be desired by anyone. It was perfectly delightful music, superbly played. The Hart House String Quartette gave the next scheduled performance Following an absence of three years, the members of the quartet received a tumultuous welcome when they appeared in the ballroom of the Empress Hotel. With Arthur Benjamin, eminent English pianist and composer at the piano, the quartet played the plaintive Death and the Maiden quintette by Robert Schumann. The piece de resistance of the Christmas term came on Monday evening, December 4th, when, conforming to the policy established a year ago, Mr. Bott successfully arranged a major musical event for presentation at the College in aid of the Curtis-Hope Memorial Organ Fund. In the appearance of Mr. Jan Cherniavsky, internationally known pianist, the previous standard of musical entertainment was appreciably improved. Mr. Cherniavsky being no stranger to Victoria audiences, the concert was largely attended by the music-loving public of the city, despite the thick pall of fog which descended upon the district a few hours before the recital was scheduled to commence. Always in excellent form at the piano, the programme chosen by Mr. Cherniavsky revealed a careful attention to musical detail; brilliant and under- standing pianism; and a flawless technique. [Page Eleven |