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

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1941 volume:

( Brentwood oiBollege (sM agazine m 1941 Contents Editorial 3 School Roster 4 School Notes 5 Chapel Notes 6 The Christmas Concert 7 Rugby 8 Cricket 14 Cross Country and Sports Day 1 9 Racquet Games 21 Rowing 22 Sailing 23 Shooting 23 Model Aeroplane Club 23 Cadet Corps 24 Summary of Inter-House Competition 27 Speech Day 28 Valete 30 Old Boys ' Notes 31 $3 =Q§ Brentwood College Magazine e € ditorial •linn in minium ■liiiiiiilinrmrrliiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiih- S WE are about to add another page to the past year with satisfaction and a just pride in the accomplishments which mar- ked it. So often, the growth of a school is measured solely by the rise and fall in numbers. If this were true, Brentwood might be said to have remained Sphinx-like — but such is not the case ! Growth, as we know it, comes by doing, and evidences of this statement are found in the formation of the Cadet Corps; the success at games; the completed Tennis Court, and the fine results obtained in the Departmental exam- inations. Since a school grows and prospers by what is put into it, those concerned in these activities and achievements are leaving behind something tangible for future Historians to build on, for the boys alone are the makers of the School ' s history. Brentwood ' s history, w£ look over [Page Three] Brentwood College Magazine School Roster s 1940 - 1941 i i i Prefects: A. W. Gillespie (Head of School) A. C. T. Brown J. T. Clarke I. G. Gillespie P. D. Holmes H. R. Whittall House Prefects Lower House Upper House Captain of Football Captain of Cricket - Captain of Rowing - Captain of Badminton Captain of Sailing Captain of Tennis - Captain of Squash - Captains of Shooting Chapel Wardens Bell Ringer - Magazine Editor Librarian - R. St. G. Stephens; G. A. Underbakke G. N. Worsley; J. A. Angus - - - A. W. Gillespie - - - A. W . Gillespie - - - H. R. Whittall I. G. Gillespie - - A. C. T. Brown - - J. T. Clarke I. G. Gillespie . - P.D. Holmes; J. M. Berry - - P.D. Holmes; A. E. Gillespie - - V. G. Holland I. G. Gillespie - - G. N. Worsley [Page Four] Brentwood College Magazine School Notes FTER MANY years of valuable service to the school, Miss Egerton, Head Matron, left us at the end of the Lent term. The esteem we felt for her loyal and unstinting service took tangible form in the presentation of a hand-bag and cheque on the eve of her departure for California. It is the hope of all that she will enjoy good health in retirement. Her place has been filled by Mrs. Ley, who came to us in the middle of the Lent term. To take the place of Mr. C. A. S. Legge, who left us to do post-graduate work at Harvard University, we welcomed Mr. H. B. MacKay of Nova Scotia. Owing to ill-health, he left us at Christmas to return to the east. Madame Sanderson-Mongin agreed to fill the breach and came out from town to take the Matriculation French classes. The science department was augmented with the arrival of Mr. A. G. Bricknell who, with Mrs. Bricknell, we welcomed at the beginning of Lent term. Capt. Levien acted as Housemaster for the Upper House, taking the place of Mr. P. D. Taylor, who was accepted for duty in the R.C.N.V.R. Though in a milder form than in past years, German Measles spread through the senior element of the school for some weeks without showing signs of abating. The Sick-Bay quarters were somewhat overtaxed, at times. During the winter, a large group of seniors took advantage of P.T. classes, supervised by one of the instructors of the Provincial Recreation League. A. W. Gillespie was invited to read the lessons at Evensong in Christ Church Cathedral following the Youth Rally Service in May. The splendid display of manual training shown in the library on Speech Day was supervised by Mr. Sturrock. The completion of one of the new tennis courts was the occasion for much rejoicing. The whole school were responsible for this concerted effort. i i i Our congratulations are extended to: Lieut, and Mrs. Taylor on the arrival of a daughter. Robin Young, who. made a successful showing in the scholarship examina- tions. [Page Five] Brentwood College Magazine R. Stephens, A. Brown, E. Sunderland, M. Anketell-Jones and P. Izard on being accepted for entrance in the R.C.N. i i 1 We convey our thanks to: The School Matrons who unceasingly take care of our coughs and our clothes. Mr. and Mrs. Berry and Jim for a generous donation of books for use in the school library. Mr. Sturrock and Mr. Davis, who so painstakingly provided us with a new diving float. Angus Kenning, who undertook the erection of a new float for the sailing boats. Major Tayler for his usual kindly interest in everything and everyone at the school. The kind friends who sent gifts of plants to aid in beautifying the grounds. Sir Heaton Forbes-Robinson for the oil painting of the late Mr. Lindley Crease. Mrs. Privett for her valuable assistance with the Christmas concert. Mr. Beaumont for his annual Speech Day cruise up Finlayson Arm. i i i CHAPEL NOTES The following four candidates were presented for confirmation when the Rt. Rev. the Lord Bishop of Columbia visited the school chapel on Sunday, March 23rd: A. W. Calhoun, C. L. Graham, D. F. Homer-Dixon and F. D. H. Macdowall. Bishop Sexton made a second visit to the school and gave the address at Evensong on Sunday, June 1 5th. Other visiting speakers in the chapel were: Canon R. J. Pierce and Rev. W. Turner, both of St. Stephen ' s parish, and Rev. P. J. Disney. The Headmaster spoke from the pulpit on the last Sunday of the school year. The first Old Boy wedding in the school chapel was that of Jack Wells and Miss Peggy Garrard, Monday, December I6th. Canon R. J. Pierce officiated. [Page Six] Brentwood College Magazine We are grateful for the continued interest of Mrs. Dowler, whose effective arrangement of the flowers on the altar is always noteworthy. Also, a word of thanks to Charles Fleming, who played the organ for Evensong on Sunday, April 20th, when Mr. Bott was ill. The bi-monthly communion services were continued throughout the year, and, during the summer-term, morning prayer was again read on the second Sunday of each month. These services were taken by Rev. J. H. Watts, school c haplain. It is with grateful thanks we acknowledge the fitting memorial of Mr. and Mrs. N. Yarrow to their son John. This tribute is in the form of a silver bread-box for use at the Communion Service and bears the following inscription: To the precious memory of our only and dearly loved son, John Forrest Yarrow, a pupil of Brentwood College, 1929-1933, and who helped to build this chapel. i i i THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT With characteristic cleverness, nearly the whole school made its bow before the public on the occasion of the annual Christmas concert, Saturday evening, December 14th. Each form, in its turn, presented a skit that was equally amusing and entertaining. Beginning with a Belated Date and the Fatal Quest, two short turns by members of Grade X; the programme rose in interest and fun, through Old Moore ' s Almanac, by Grade XL, and The Still Alarm done by the Junior Matric, until the riotous Fashion Parade was revealed. This travesty on the ready-to-wear of the modern young woman was well received, causing peals of laughter from the large audience. The Christmas motif was adequately achieved in the three miniatures, each based on a familiar carol. These very effective silhouettes were the results of the combined efforts of Mrs. Privett, who did the scenic effects, and Mr. Hincks, who was responsible for the ingenious lighting. The simple Christmas themes were enhanced by the shaded singing of the hidden choir, who sang to a subdued organ accompaniment. Good King Wenceslas, While Shepherds Watched and Adeste Fideles were the three carols so aptly chosen, the theme of the latter carol being most subtly accentuated by an illumined cross against the black back-drop. [Page Seven] Brentwood College Magazine WE STARTED the season with two-thirds of the previous year ' s team, and from the outset it was evident that one and all had made up their minds to better our last year ' s good record. Favourable weather conditions enabled us to get off to a quick but shaky start, for we lost our first match to the Navy, 9-0. However, we more than avenged ourselves the follow- ing week by reversing the decision from the same side, 24-0. During the season we played the three service senior XV ' s and beat each one, not having our line crossed except in our first game. This fact is all the more impressive when it is known that from these three sides the majority of the unbeaten Victoria Reps was chosen. Special mention must be made of Capt. Levien ' s excellent coaching. His tireless energy and ever present enthusiasm were a constant source of encourage- ment to all. The remarkable total of points scored by us is a clear indication of our offensive power; while the small number of points scored against us show our strength in defence. On the whole we scored 248 points to 23. This fact in itself constitutes a record. When it is remembered that our first game was the only defeat, the record becomes far more impressive — a record cherished by every member of the team. [Page Eight] Brentwood College Magazine MATCHES Brentwood College vs. Navy XV. (Lost — 3-9) A steady drizzle of rain made the game entirely a forward ' s one. Fisher, Navy forward and former Victoria Rep. player, opened the scoring from a lineout. The try was unconverted. Soon after half-time, Bill Smith, the Navy captain, dribbled the ball over and fell on it for another unconverted try. At this point Brentwood took the offensive in the threes. J. Gillespie went over for the College ' s only points. Navy, capitalizing on a fumble, dribbled the ball over again, Steve Covernton making the score. The score remained unchanged for the remaining few minutes. (Home.) Brentwood College vs. R.C.A.F. XV. (Won — 30-0) The scoring was opened when Angus made a try shortly after the opening whistle. It was unconverted. Still on the offensive, the stage was set for a trio of splendid trys made by J. Shields. One was not converted. After the interval, Brentwood threes again broke through. J. Gillespie scored an unconverted try and was then followed by A. W. Gillespie, who scored two trys in quick succession by selling the dummy. The final points were made by J. Clarke when he broke through from a lineout. (Home.) Brentwood College vs. Navy XV. (Won — 24-0) The game was played under fair conditions before a large number of spectators and with the R.C.N, band in attendance. Brentwood opened with a driving thrust that netted them five quick points. The College kept up the offensive and, before the opposition ' s defense was organized, scored another five points. Angus making the try and A. W. Gillespie completing his second conversion. Before the half had ended, Shields and Whittall each scored, boosting the total to 16-0. After the breather, the sailors made a determined rally, but deadly tackling broke up every dangerous movement. The College increased its lead when A. W. Gillespie made a try, and terminated the scoring when Angus scored right between the posts. A. W. Gillespie converted. (Away.) Brentwood College vs. Canadian Scottish XV. (Won — 21-0) Clarke, College forward, opened the scoring quite early when he dribbled over following a lineout close to the Scottish line. The kick for extra points failed. Brentwood three started to open up the game almost immediately and a smooth backfield movement culminated in Angus ' scoring. I. G. Gillespie ' s kick was good to make the score 8-0. Just before half time, J. Shields raced over for another try but this was not converted. Angus again came to the fore when he went over for two more excellent trys, both of which were converted. Towards the end of the game, Angus kicked a beautiful field goal, to end the scoring. (Home.) Brentwood College vs. University School (Won — 11-0) Brentwood opened the scoring when J. Shields put the finishing touches to a smart backfield movement and crossed the University XV ' s line for a well earned try. I. G. Gillespie, full back, added the extra points. Brentwood continued to have an edge in the play, and about halfway v. [Page Nine] Brentwood College Magazine through the session , Underbakke made the score 8-0 when he fell on the ball following a five- yard scrum. Final points in the match came just before the breather when I. G. Gillespie booted the ball between the uprights from a free kick given against the visitors. The University School XV. made an improved showing in the final half and, aided by the smart tackling of their three-quarters, stopped the school side from adding to their score. (Home.) Brentwood College vs. University School (Won — 16-9) University School crashed the scoring column early on when McRay, speedy three-quarter, raced over for a well-earned try. Brentwood knotted the tally on a free kick by I. G. Gillespie, and assumed the lead when Angus raced over following a beautiful three-quarter movement. I. G. Gillespie added the extra points, bringing the half-time score to 8-3 in our favour. Shortly after play resumed, Mercer added three points for University School when he booted the ball between the uprights from a free kick. Brentwood took over the offensive again and J. Gillespie went over, making the score 1 1-6 after I. G. Gillespie ' s conversion. Holmes scored Brentwood ' s final points and just before the final whistle, Jukes raced over for University School. This latter try was not converted. (Away.) Brentwood College vs. Shawnigan Lake School (Won — 61-0) This turned out to be a game that was more than just a match. It was a game that set a new record for scori lg in inter-school rugby. I. G. Gillespie, brilliant fullback of the team, converted eight trys for sixteen points. J. Gillespie scored three trys, while Angus, A. W. Gillespie and Shields accounted for two trys each. Single trys were effected by MacAskill, A. E. Gillespie, Underbakke and Schinbein. Not at any time did the team display such unselfishness, with the result that seldom, if ever, was a Brentwood player tackled with the ball. (Home.) Brentwood College vs. St. George ' s (Vancouver) (Won — 3-0) For a time previous to the start of the game there was some doubt as to whether there would be a field available due to the steady downpour of rain which had lasted for twenty-four hours. When the teams finally appeared, they literally waded through inches of mud and water. Old Timers said that playing conditions had never been so bad at the Brockton Oval. Brentwood had a slight advantage in the tight scrums on such a day due to weight, and used it to the fullest extent. Just before half-time, Angus, centre three-quarter of the Brentwood line, dummied his way through the St. George ' s backfield to score the lone try of the game. Bob Grieg narrowly missed a penalty kick for St. George ' s during the second half. The ball was very slippery, making the kicking and the handling exceedingly difficult. (Away.) Brentwood College vs. R.C.A.F. XV. (Won — 26-0) Despite a heavy ground and a slippery ball, Brentwood handled well. S. Angus started the College on their scoring parade with a neat try which I. G. Gillespie converted. Not long after, J. G. Gillespie got over the Air Force line. With I. G. Gillespie ' s conversion the scfore was 10-0 at the interval. Not long after the final half got under way, Brown scored for the school and, once again, Gillespie converted. Before the end, Berry, I. G. Gillespie and Shields went over for a try each. Only two of them were converted. (Home.) [Page Ten] Brentwood College Magazine Brentwood College vs. University School (Won — 19-0) I. G. Gillespie opened the scoring with a penalty kick and soon after, Clarke went over from a dribbling attack by the forwards. I. G. Gillespie converted to put the College ahead, 8-0. Just before the breather, A. V. Gillespie, school captain, raced over for a beautiful try following a smart backfield movement. In the final stanza. University School fought back gamely and kept Brentwood from further scoring until quite late in the game. J. Gillespie, centre three- quarter, took an inside pass from Shields to go over for a try which was not converted. In the dying minutes of the match, I. G. Gillespie, full back, came up in the three-quarter line and carried the ball over for the final try. (Away.) Brentwood College vs. St. George ' s (Vancouver) (Won— 9-5) I. G. Gillespie of the College and Greig of St. George ' s scored all the points for their respec- tive teams. The former, a brilliant full back, made good three free kicks, while the latter scored a try which he, himself, converted. Brentwood was the first to score when St. George ' s side was penalized for offside. St. George ' s attacked from the kick-off and, after a driving thrust, knotted the score when Greig went over. His conversion put his side in the lead at the interval. Two penalty kicks late in the final half gave Brentwood the margin for victory. (Home.) House Match (Draw — 6-6) We were fortunate in being blessed with an ideal day. Both teams were of practically equal strength, the Lower House having the bulge in the backfield while the Upper House had a considerable advantage in the forwards. A little over keenness paved the way for the first score when S. Angus converted an excellent penalty kick to put the Upper House ahead. Play was decidedly even throughout, featuring break away on both sides. Just prior to the half-time whistle, J. McClean of the Lower House culminated a beautiful three-quarter movement to tie up th e score. The kick went wide. After the second half got well under way, A. W. Gillespie broke through for another unconverted try, putting the Lower House in the lead for the first time. Seconds before the finale whistle, S. Angus converted his second penalty. As the ball went over the bar, the final whistle was heard. [Page Eleven] Brentwood College Magazine RUGBY FOOTBALL— 1940-1941 Characters A. W. GILLESPIE (Captain), Stand-off half: His leadership was a very definite factor in the success of the side and the example he set was always an inspiration to his team. His tendency to cut through was not one of selfish endeavour, but more an effort to enthuse the rest to more determined efforts. Very good pair of hands, and a very sound kick from any position. A good and determined tackier. A. BROWN.. (Vice-Captain) , Forward: He developed into a very good, hard-working scrum- mager; good in the loose, and a finished dribbler. He led the forwards with considerable success, His presence always being felt. Useful in the line-out, and a sound kick. Inclined to delay his tackling. I. G. GILLESPIE, Full Back: It is not too much to say that the whole side had absolute con- fidence in him as their last line of defence. His positioning was excellent; it seldom could be said that he was caught on the wrong foot. His anticipation in attack often helped the outsides to score, by having the extra man. He should try to overcome his fault of delaying his kick. Very safe hands, and sure in touch finding. Tackles very hard and surely. Only praise can be given for his place-kicking. J. A. ANGUS, Centre Three-Quarter : At times, his play and positioning was brilliant, his backing up for the reverse pass was as good as could be seen anywhere, and he helped the side to score many trys. In defence, he is very inclined to get himself out of position. He would do well to watch this. His touch finding was erratic. Over-anxiousness at times spoilt his handling. J. CLARKE, Forward: A very hardworking and keen scrummager. Very good at getting the ball in the line-out, but gets himself twisted round, thus putting off the rest of the forwards in the loose scrums. He must try hard to erradicate this. Backs up well, and has set a fine example in this way. A poor dribbler, allows the ball to get too far from him. A very hard and sure tackle. R. WHITTALL, Forward: One of the most improved players in the side, always in the thick of things, and goes full out all the time. The harder the battle, the more he seems to enjoy himself. His handling is improving. Very fair dribbler and a good hard tackier. J. SCHINBEIN, Forward: Always goes all out from start to the finish, and has set a very fine example. The bumps and knocks of the game mean but little in his young life. This attitude is so refreshing and is the only spirit in which this game can be played. His handling is much improved. Good dribbler; he tackles hard. P. HOLMES, Scrum-Half : Gets the ball away quickly from the scrum, which is his main duty in life. It is this fact which means so much to the smooth functioning of the outsides. Bad luck in the way of injuries, put him out of the side for some of the most important matches. A good pair of hands. Very fair kick. Tackling much improved. A. UNDERBAKKE, Forward: A very keen and hard-working forward, always well up with the ball. His handling of the ball in the open is good, but is poor in the line-out. Has plenty of speed which he uses to advantage. Much improved in his tackling. [Page Twelve] Brentwood College Magazine W. MACASKILL, Forward : One of the keenest members of the team ; he always shoved his hardest. Must try and tackle lower. A. E. GILLESPIE, Forward: He has developed into a very useful fast-breaking forward, who can be relied on to be well up with the attack. However, he must realize that defence is also required of him. His tackling could stand improvement. Good pair of hands, and is becoming good in the line-out. N. WORSLEY, Forward: Slow, but he gets there. A very sound scrummager, and useful hooker, but he rather went off towards the latter part of the season. Handling is improving. A poor tackle, must go harder and lower. M. ANKETELL-JONES, Forward: A hard-working player, who earned his place in the side by the improvement in his hooking. Tackles hard and well, but must go lower. Good hands. Very useful kick. J. SHIELDS, Wing Three-Quarter : He made very determined efforts to overcome his faults of last year, which he has done with some success. Has plenty of pace and determination, which he has used to advantage. His handling has improved considerably. Poor kick. Has played scrum-half at times, and filled the gap very soundly. J. GILLESPIE, Centre Three-Quarter : A useful player at times. Has a good eye for an opening, but very often spoils it by hanging on too long, and gets tackled in possession. Fair pair of hands, too inclined to try and take the ball one-handed, which looks well when it comes off, but it often does not come off. Very fair kick. Good tackle when he makes up his mind to it. J. McCLEAN, Wing Three-Quarter : Has pace and determination, but at present lacks experience. Should try and realize that the inside pass is a most valuable medium to use, so that the movement may go on without a halt. Poor hands, largely due to snatching at the ball, instead of allowing it to come to him. Can tackle well, when put to it. J, BERRY, Wing Three-Quarter: Runs hard when he has a clear field ahead of him, but is far too inclined to ease up when he thinks he is cornered, instead of making that last effort, which might get him clear. Must keep going when giving a pass, as this throws the whole three line out of gear if the speed is not kept up. Very safe pair of hands, and a use- ful kick. Tackling lacks determination. ( Colours.) [Page Thirteen] Brentwood College Magazine E WERE handicapped to no small extent when it came to choosing suitable pitches. A late rugby season played havoc with the once promising wicket. However, many hours of hard work provided a not too poor playing surface. Again, as in rugby, we got off to a bad start, dropping our one and only match to Cowichan C.C. by nine runs. So, too, we avenged this setback by an undisputed win over the same side later in the season, dismissing the entire team for 15 runs. Many of last year ' s promising cricketers made rapid strides that they no longer were in the promising category. Particular progress was made in the batting. This fact is amply justified in that most of our matches were won with wickets to spare. Even as the batting improved over last year ' s standards, so, too, did the bowling and fielding. The latter proficiencies were a constant source of anxiety for our opponents. On the whole, considering the short time made available for practices and matches, due to the briefness of the term, our record is a particularly note- worthy one. THE HOUSE MATCH The annual Inter-House match turned out to be very much of a one-sided game as had been forecasted. Lower House opened and found the runs easy to get. A. W. Gillespie put on a well played 107 in very short order, and declared his team ' s innings closed at 226. The Upper House found their opponents bowling a shade too difficult so that wickets fell rather cheaply and quickly. The side was dismissed for 47 runs. [Page Fourteen] Brentwood College Magazine CRICKET CHARACTERS A. W. GILLESPIE (Captain): He has captained the side very well. Much improved in the placing and watching of his field. Has bowled consistently well, though, at times, with but little luck. His batting is still variable, being too inclined to have a bang before he has got set, with the result, he has got himself out far more quickly than he should have done. A very good field. Judges runs very well. I. G. GILLESPIE: His batting has greatly improved, especially in defence. Has bowled with much success, varies his pace very well. Still needs to be convinced that a full toss is not the best in his repertoire. A very good field in any position. Runs well between the wickets. A. BROWN: The most improved and consistent bat in the side, he has contributed much towards the success of the team. Has developed into a very useful change bowler. A good field, though at times is apt to be caught on his heels. Only a fair judge of a run. J. McCLEAN : His batting has improved, but he is still inclined to have a dip at a ball on the leg, before he has a real sight of the ball. His defence shots lack power, being very prone to allow the ball to hit the bat instead of making the bat hit the ball. His bowling has been of great value to the side, but he must not forget that length comes first. A sound fielder. Very poor judge of a run. J. A. ANGUS: His batting has not come on as much as one had hoped, though he has played some useful innings at times. His bowling has gone off. He is trying to spin the ball too much, with the result that length has been sacrificed. A very fair field, but not as alert as he should be. A very good judge of a run. A. CAVENAGH: A much improved bat, who has played some very useful innings for the side at critical times. He must try very hard to improve his shots on the off. In the field he is learning to anticipate the shot, with the result, he is moving to the ball more quickly, and has caught some very fine catches. A good judge of a run, but must call sooner. E. SUNDERLAND: His batting has been disappointing. Still too inclined to lunge at that ball outside the off stump — it should be left alone. A much improved and very keen field. Poor judge of a run. G. McKEEN: He is developing into a very sound wicket-keeper. Has yet to master the idea of batting — when he does, he should become a useful hitter. A. E. GILLESPIE: A disappointing bat. He has ability, but does not appear to try and profit by any advice or coaching which is given to him, this applies to both his bowling and batting. A much improved field. Rather slow in making up his mind in the calling of a run. N. WORSLEY: In practice, he can bat like the proverbial book, but in a match he seems to forget, it all; it would seem to be a case of nerves. Very slow in the field. A poor judge of a run. J. CLARKE: A poor bat. He seems to find difficulty in judging the pace or flight of a ball. Very fair in the field, but must get after the ball and throw in more quickly. J. SHIELDS: Has kept wicket quite well at times. Very keen, but must not over-estimate his own ability. Tries very hard with his batting. ( Colours.) [Page Fifteen] Brentwood College Magazine CRICKET BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. COWICHAN C.C. Played at Cowichan on May 10th — Lost by 9 runs. Cowiclxan — Baker, b I. G. Gillespie - 19 E. S. Fox, run out 21 Taylor, c A. W. Gillespie, b Brown 2 A. E. Fox, c and b Brown 2 Bennington, b. A. W. Gillespie 13 C. Green, b I. G. Gillespie 7 Baiss, c Jones, b A. W. Gillespie 2 Thorne, b A. W. Gillespie 2 A. E. Green, c I. G. Gillespie, b Brown.... 3 Matterson, not out 0 Extras 2 Total - 73 Cowichan Inning ' s — Ove A. W. Gillespie 1 I. G. Gillespie Brown Brentwood — McClean, run out 10 Sunderland, b Levien 3 A. W. Gillespie, c Clarke, b Bricknell 54 Brown, b Dunlop .. 29 I. G. Gillespie, retired 37 Angus, retired 13 Cavenagh, c Hincks, b Worsley 17 Jones, b Hincks _ 9 A. E. Gillespie, not out 20 Shields, b Hincks 2 McKeen, b Levien 9 Extras 11 Total 214 University School — Twiss, c I. G. Gillespie, b A. W. Gillespie 19 Young, b I. G. Gillespie 7 Gibbs, 1. b. w. b. A. W. Gillespie 1 Mercer, b A. W. Gillespie 0 Williams, run out _ 2 Molliet, c A. E. Gillespie, b I. G. Gillespie 11 Cupples, c McKeen, b McClean 16 Leslie, not out 7 Gillies, c A. E. Gillespie, b A. W. Gillespie 9 Wade, not out 1 Robertson, did not bat Extras 4 Total 77 Innings declared closed. University School Innings — Overs Wkts. Runs A. W. Gillespie 11 4 19 McClean 4 1 15 I. G. Gillespie 10 2 26 Brentwood — Sunderland, b E. S. Fox 5 McClean, b Baiss 0 Worsley, c Baker, b E. S. Fox 0 A. W. Gillespie, run out 24 Brown, b C. Green 0 I. G. Gillespie, b E. S. Fox 0 Angus, c E. S. Fox, b C. Green 9 Jones, c Bennington, b C. Green 0 Cavenagh, not out 11 Clarke, b Bennington 0 McKeen, c and b Bennington 0 Extras 15 Total 64 Wkts. Runs 1 4 3 15 3 16 2 13 The Staff — D. Hincks, c I. G. Gillespie, b McClean.... 8 Worsley, b H. McClean 8 A. Macdonald, b Brown 1 A. G. Bricknell, b Brown 0 Dunlop, c and b Brown 0 Major Tayler, c I. G. Gillespie, b McClean 0 V. Cunliffe, b I. G. Gillespie 1 Clarke, c McKeen, b Angus 12 J. Essler, b I. G. Gillespie 0 Capt. Levien, not out 4 A. C. Privett, not out 7 Extras 5 Total - 46 Wkts. Runs 5 2 9 3 6 3 6 1 15 Brentwood — Sunderland, run out 5 McClean, not out 22 A. W. Gillespie, b Williams 7 Brown, c Wade, b Young _. 36 I. G. Gillespie, not out 8 Angus ] Cavenagh | Worsley [ A. E. Gillespie f Did not bat. Clarke [ McKeen J Extras __ 2 Total 80 Brentwood Innings — Overs Wkts. Runs Williams 9 1 30 Young 7 1 24 BOWLING Brentwood Innings — Wkts. Runs Overs 3 23 Baiss 5 2 26 E. S. Fox 7 3 7 C. Green 4 - Bennington 3 THE COLLEGE vs. THE STAFF Played at Brentwood on May 22nd — Drawn. BOWLING Staff Innings — Overs A. W. Gillespie 5 I. G. Gillespie 7 McClean 4 Brown _ 3 Angus 2 THE COLLEGE vs. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Played in Victoria on May 23rd — Won bv 7 wickets. BOWLING [Page Sixteen] Brentwood College Magazine THE COLLEGE VS. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL Played at Shawnigan Bake on May 31st — Won by 6 wickets. Shawnigan Lake School — Wood, c and b A. W. Gillespie 4 Ewing, b I. G. Gillespie 3 Gandossi, c and b I. G. Gillespie 4 Earsen, c A. W. Gillespie, b McClean 0 Huntington, c Sunderland, b A. W. Gillespie 6 Wheeler, b I. G. Gillespie 0 Hickey, c Clarke, b A. W. Gillespie 9 Mitten, b I. G. Gillespie 7 Anderson, 3, c Shields, b I. G. Gillespie.... 0 Forrest, b A. W. Gillespie 0 Vaughan, 1, not out 0 Extras •. 8 Total 41 Brentwood — McClean, b Anderson 6 Sunderland, b Forrest 1 A. W. Gillespie, l.b.w. Gandossi 2 Brown, run out 1 I. G. Gillespie, not out 20 Angus, not out 16 Cavenagh ] Worsley A. E. Gillespie [ Did not bat. Clarke Shields Extras . ' 3 Total Shawnigfan Lake Inning ' s — Overs Wkts. A. W. Gillespie 12 4 I. G. Gillespie _. 13 5 McClean _ 4 1 BOWLING Brentwood Inning ' s — Runs Overs 11 Gandossi 7 16 Forrest 7 1 Anderson 1 Wkts. Runs 1 21 1 10 1 10 THE COLLEGE vs. ST. GEORGE ' S SCHOOL Played in Vancouver on June 7th — Won by 13 runs. This match was decided on the first innings as the second innings was not completed. St. George ' s School — Whittall, 1, c and b I. G. Gillespie 35 Newell, b A. W. Gillespie 2 Clarke, 3, b. McClean 9 Rose, c Cavenagh, b McClean 3 Greig, b McClean 0 Mur.ro, b I. G. Gillespie 7 Creer, b McClean 0 Burke, c and b Brown 5 Gilley, c A. E. Gillespie, b McClean 4 Stevens, not out 5 Thomson, b I. G. Gillespie 0 Extras 7 Total 77 Brentwood — Sunderland, b Greig 1 McClean, b Munro 13 Brown, not out 37 A. W. Gillespie, b Greig 27 I. G. Gillespie, b Greig 0 Angus, b Munro 1 A. E. Gillespie, b Greig 0 Cavenagh, b Greig 4 Worsley, b Greig 0 Clarke, b Munro 0 Shields, b Greig 0 Extras 7 Total 90 St. George ' s Innings — Overs Wkts. A. W. Gillespie 12 1 I. G. Gillespie 10 3 McClean 5 5 BOWLING Brentwood Innings — Runs Overs 23 Munro 13 29 Greig 10 10 Wkts. Runs 3 59 7 14 HOUSE MATCH Played at Brentwood on June 12th: Bower House won by 179 runs. Lower House — McClean, c. Jones, b. Angus 8 Brown, b. Angus 71 A. W. Gillespie, c. Angus, b. Young .... 107 I. G. Gillespie, c and b Jones 20 Cavenagh, c. Sunderland, b. Jones S A. E. Gillespie, not out 1 Shields Pinckard Underbakke J- Did not bat Lamraers Taylor Extras 11 Total 226 Innings declared closed. Upper House — Sunderland, c. Shields, b. A. W. Gillespie 0 Worsley, b. A. W. Gillespie I Young, b. I. G. Gillespie 3 Angus, b. I. G. Gillespie 1 Jones, b. McClean 4 Dunlop, b. I. G. Gillespie 0 Pitts, c. Shields, b. A. W. Gillespie 4 Clarke, c and b, I. G. Gillespie 0 McKeen, Not out ' ! Fleming, b. I. G. Gillespie i Mav, ii, c. Shields, b. A. W. Gillespie.. 6 Extras 5 Total 47 [Page Seventeen Brentwood College Magazine THE COLLEGE vs. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Played -at Brentwood on June 13th — Won by 3 wickets. University School — Young, c A. W. Gillespie, b I. G. Gillespie 5 Gibbs, b I. G. Gillespie 3 Mercer, b I. G. Gillespie 2 Williams, b McClean 17 Cupples, l.b.w. b A. W. Gillespie 4 Molliet, c Sunderland, b McClean 15 Wade, c Cavenagh, b McClean 3 Gillies, c A. W. Gillespie, b McClean 0 Leslie, c Cavenagh, b McClean 0 Mackay, c McKeen, b McClean 0 Corry, not out 1 Extras 2 Total 52 Brentwood — McClean, c Cupples, b Young 2 Worsley, b Williams 1 Brown, l.b.w. b Williams 4 A. W. Gillespie, not out 52 I. G. Gillespie, c Cupples, b Young 0 Angus, b Young 7 A. E. Gillespie, b Young 2 Cavenagh, b Young 10 Sunderland, not out 12 Jones ) McKean j Did not bat. Extras 4 Total ; 94 University School Inning ' s — Overs Wkts. A. W. Gillespie 7 1 T. G. Gillespie 8 3 McClean 2 6 BOWLING Runs 17 21 10 Brentwood Inning ' s — Overs Wkts. Williams 11 2 Young 12 5 Runs 35 THE COLLEGE vs. COWICHAN C.C. Played at Brentwood on June 14th — Won by 97 runs. Brentwood — McClean, c A. Fox, b A. E. Gillespie 34 Worsley, b A. Fox 0 Brown, c Baiss, b A. Fox 0 A. W. Gillespie, b Clarke 11 I. G. Gillespie, not out 53 Angus, not out 2 Young i Cavenagh j Sunderland Did not bat. Clarke i McKeen J Extras 12 Total 112 Innings declared closed. Cowichan — A. E. Green, c Young, b A. W. Gillespie 1 Baker, b I. G. Gillespie 0 W. F. Clarke, l.b.w. b I. G. Gillespie 1 Baiss, b I. G. Gillespie 2 A. Fox, run out 0 Morton, b I. G. Gillespie _. 1 P. Matterson, c McKeen, b I. G. Gillespie 1 A. E. Gillespie, b I. G. Gillespie 4 W. Mottishaw, c and b I. G. Gillespie 0 A. Loggie, not out 0 D. Owen, b I. G. Gillespie 1 Extras 4 Total 15 BOWLING Brentwood Innings — Cowichan Innings — Overs Wkts. Runs Overs Wkts. Runs A. Fox 11 2 41 A. W. Gillespie..... 7 14 W. F. Clarke 4 1 8 I. G. Gillespie. ._ 6 8 7 A. E. Gillespie 2 1 12 THE COLLEGE vs. MR. A. C. FRIVETT ' S XI. Played at Brentwood on June 21st — Won by 7 wickets. Mr. Privett ' s XI. — L. Clarke, c McKeen, b A. W. Gillespie.... 1 Rev. Comley, run out 16 Macdonald, b A. W. Gillespie 1 Mitchell, b A. W. Gillespie 0 J. Angus, c A. E. Gillespie, b I. G. Gillespie 3 Germaine, c Cavenagh, b McClean 5 E. P. Gillespie, not out 7 Shields, c A. W. Gillespie, b McClean 0 Jones, c McKeen, b McClean 0 Worsley, b Brown 0 A. C. Privett, c Cavenagh, b Brown 14 Extras 7 Total 54 Brentwood — McClean, hit wkt.. b Macdonald 7 Sunderland, b L. Clarke 2 Brown, run out 43 A. W. Gillespie, c E. P. Gillespie, b Macdonald _ 9 I. G. Gillespie, c E. P. Gillespie, b Worsley 15 Angus, c L. Clarke, b Macdonald 13 Young, c and b Macdonald 2 Cavenagh, c E. P. Gillespie, b Jones 2 A. E. Gillespie, not out 1 McKeen, b Jones _ S J. Clarke, not out : ... 0 Extras 3 Total 105 Mr. Privett ' s XI. Innings — Overs Wkts. A. W. Gillespie ... 8 3 I. G. Gillespie 8 1 McClean 2 3 Urown 2 2 BOWLING Brentwood Innings — Runs Overs Wkts. Runs 13 L. Clarke 9 1 10 16 Macdonald 4 4 21 10 Worsley 2 1 13 6 Jones 2 2 9 Page Eighteen] Brentwood College Magazine THE COLLEGE COLTS vs. GLENLYON SCHOOL Played in Victoria on May 28th — Won by 14 runs. Brentwood — Glenlyon — 1st Innings — 36 1st Inning-s — 49 Rowe i, 5 wickets for 7 runs. Rowe i, 20; Lammers, 4 wickets for 3 runs. 2nd Inning-s — 41 2nd Innings — 14 Pitts, 16; Rowe ii, 6 wickets for 18 runs. Pitts, 5 wickets for 2 runs; Lammers, 4 wickets for 8 runs. THE COLLEGE COLTS vs. ST. MICHAEL ' S SCHOOL Played in Victoria on June 5th — Won by 40 runs. Brentwood — St. Michael ' s — 112 for 2 wickets, innings declared closed. 72. Day i, 22; Pitts, 7 wickets for 22 runs. Young, 70, not out; May ii, 21; Cherniavsky, 13, not out. THE COLLEGE COLTS vs. GLENLYON SCHOOL Played at Brentwood on June 9th — Won by 29 runs Brentwood — Glenlyon — 59. Young-, 27; Rowe ii, 4 wickets for 7 30. Rowe i, 14; Lammers, 7 wickets for 9 runs. Nash, 3 wickets for 10 runs. runs. THE COLLEGE COLTS vs. ST. MICHAEL ' S SCHOOL Played at Brentwood on June 10th — Won by 37 runs. Brentwood — St. Michael ' s — 57 for 3 wickets. Inning-s declared closed. 20. Lammers, 6 wickets for 8 runs; Young , Young-, 18; Cherniavsky, 15, not out; Pitts, 3 wickets for 3 runs. 11, not out. i i i Cross Country and Sports Day THE annual Inter-House steeplechase was run on Saturday, March 22nd. Since the first ten men home in each house were counted in the final result, competition was unusually keen. The Lower House took the Senior event by a comfortable margin, while the Upper House Juniors led those of the opposing team. The results were as follows: Senior: 1st, Keeler; 2nd, I. Gillespie; 3rd, Angus. Intermediate: 1st, Gillespie iv; 2nd, Sunderland; 3rd, Berry. Junior: 1st, Gillespie iii; 2nd, Pinckard. Time: 18 minutes, 26 2 3 seconds. Though perhaps not as warm as in previous years, it was a clear, sunny day that greeted us for the annual sports which, this year, were held on Saturday, May 4th. The usual turn-out of parents and friends were treated to an exciting day as all events were keenly contested. Two records were established: Shields (Intermediate) covered a distance of 19 feet, 6 4 inches to break the record for the Long Jump, and the Captain of the Lower House crossed the line in 1 minute and 14 seconds after a thrilling Inter-House Relay race. For the second year in succession, the Lower House were victorious, winning the day with a margin of 39 2 points, and having the satisfaction of taking the three major awards for individual effort. The results were as follows: [Page Nineteen | Brentwood College Magazine House Competition Lower House Victor Ludorum I. G. Gillespie Intermediate Cup J. W. Shields Junior Cup A. E. Gillespie Other results were: Senior — 100 yards — 1st, Holmes (10 4 5 seconds) ; 2nd, A. Gillespie; 3rd, Angus. 220 yards — 1st, Holmes (25 4 5 seconds) ; 2nd, A. Gillespie; 3rd, Keeler. 440 yards — 1st, Keeler (5 8 3 5 seconds) ; 2nd, I. Gillespie; 3rd, Dunlop. 880 yards (Open) — 1st, A. E. Gillespie; (2 minutes, 30 4 5 seconds) ; 2nd, Keeler; 3rd, I. Gillespie. High Jump — 1st, I. Gillespie; 2nd, Whittall ; 3rd, A. Gillespie and Angus (tie). Long Jump — 1st, I. Gillespie; 2nd, A. Gillespie; 3rd, Schinbein. Hurdles — 1st, Holmes; 2nd, A. Gillespie; 3rd, Brown. Intermediate — 100 yards — -1st, Shields (11 1 5 seconds); 2nd, Taylor; 3rd, McClean. 220 yards — 1st, Taylor (25 4 5 seconds) ; 2nd, McClean; 3rd, Shields. 440 yards — 1st, Taylor (1 minute, 12 4 5 seconds); 2nd, Berry;; 3rd, McClean. High Jump — 1st, Clarke; 2nd, Sunderland; 3rd, McClean and Berry (tie). Long Jump — 1st, Shields (19 ' 6 i ) ; 2nd, Clarke; 3rd, Taylor. Hurdles — 1st, Shields; 2nd, Clarke: 3rd, McKeen. Junior — 100 yards — 1st, Pinckard (10 4 5 seconds); 2nd, Cavenagh. 220 yards — 1st, Pinckard (26 2 5 seconds) ; 2nd, Macdowall. 440 yards — 1st, A. E. Gillespie (63.4 seconds) ; 2nd, Porter. High Jump — 1st, A. E. Gillespie; 2nd, Macdowall. Long Jump — 1st, A. E. Gillespie; 2nd, Cavenagh. Hurdles — 1st, Pinckard; 2nd, Pitts. Cricket Ball (Open) — 1st, Underbakke (296 feet, 6 inches). Shot Putt (Open) — 1st, Underbakke (35 feet, 5Y 2 inches). Sack Race (Open) — 1st, Angus; 2nd, Dunlop. House Relay — Lower House (1 minute, 14 seconds). | Page Twenty Brentwood College Magazine RACQUET GAMES Throughout the school year the racquet games of badminton, squash, and tennis featured a major part of our physical activity; badminton and squash being played during the Christmas and Lent terms with tennis in the summer. In the annual House competitions this year it was decided to let each House be represented by both a senior and a junior team, the senior receiving twice as many points as the junior. On this basis a wider representation from each House was obtained. The Lower House on this system of points was again victorious in all three departments. i i i BADMINTON Though no school-team matches were played, the game lost little of its popularity. Three of the players entered tournaments during the year; A. W. Gjllespie and I. Gillespie in the Vancouver Island and A. Cavenagh in the B.C. SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS SENIOR SINGLES — I. Gillespie. Runner-up. A. W. Gillespie. Senior Doubles — A. W. Gillespie and I. Gillespie. JUNIOR SINGLES — A. Cavenagh. Runner-up. A. E. Gillespie. JUNIOR DOUBLES — A. Cavenagh and A. E. Gillespie. INTER-HOUSE MATCH SENIOR — I. Gillespie (L) won from Sunderland (U). A. W. Gillespie (L) won from McKeen (U) . Cavenagh (L) won from Whittall (U). A. Kenning (L) lost to White (U) . Smythies and Stephens (L) lost to Worsley and Gibson (U) . JUNIOR — A. E. Gillespie (L) won from Graham (U) . I. Kenning (L) lost to Pitts (U) . Jukes and Barker (L) lost to I. May and Porter (U) . i i i SQUASH During the past year a perceptible rise in enthusiasm was noticed. Conse- quently the school was able to arrange several team matches with the Navy, the Sussex, and Mr. Grant ' s team. Of the five matches played, Brentwood came out on top in four of them, dropping the fifth to the Navy. Our splendid results were mainly due to the willing and persistent coaching of Mr. Hincks. FIRST TEAM MATCHES Brentwood vs. Navy — Won 7-4. Brentwood vs. Sussex — Won 5-3. Brentwood vs. Navy — Lost 1-4. Brentwood vs. Sussex — Won 10-2. Brentwood vs. Mr. Grant ' s V. — Won 8-2. Page Tiventy-Onc] Brentwood College Magazine SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS SENIOR — I. Gillespie. Runner-up, A. W. Gillespie. JUNIOR — A. E. Gillespie. Runner-up, Maude. INTER-HOUSE MATCH SENIOR — I. Gillespie (L) won from Clarke (U) . Brown (L) won from Angus (U) . A. W. Gillespie (L) lost to Worsley (U). Shields (L) lost to Sunderland (U). J. Gillespie (L) won from Holmes (U) . JUNIOR— A. E. Gillespie (L) won from Pitts (U) . Cavenagh (L) won from Porter (U). Maude (L) lost to I. May (U). i i i TENNIS The outstanding achievement in the tennis term was not the mastering of the game itself, but rather the completion of a new board court with another almost half finished. Since work on the tennis courts took up nearly all tennis time a good team was not to be expected. However, in the one and only match against a ladies ' four, Brentwood was undisputed winner, 4-0. A feature of the senior singles ' finals was the use of strong heady playing as well as accurate, hard hitting. SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS SENIOR SINGLES — A. W. Gillespie. Runner-up, Clarke. SENIOR DOUBLES — A. W. Gillespie and I. Gillespie. JUNIOR SINGLES — A. E. Gillespie. Runner-up, Cavenagh. JUNIOR DOUBLES — A. E. Gillespie and Cavenagh. INTER-HOUSE MATCH SENIOR — A. W. Gillespie (L) won from Clarke (U) . I. G. Gillespie (L) won from Worsley (U) . Stephens (L) lost to Sunderland (U) . McClean (L) lost to Gibson (U) . A. E. Gillespie and Cavenagh (L) won from Angus and Dunlop (U) . JUNIOR — Cherniavsky (L) lost to Pitts (U) . Byrne (L) lost to Young (U). Barker and Maude (L) lost to Porter and Graham (U) . 1 i i ROWING This year, under the Captaincy of R. Whittall, the Rowing Club had a full membership of twenty-one. Throughout the entire summer-term, the singles were in constant use by the boys. A promising four also spent considerable time in the water. Their real worth was not proved, however, due to lack of competition. In the school Senior Sculling, Schinbein showed good form and won from Whitney by a considerable margin. In the Junior event, Andrew Gillespie won from Macdowall. The Inter-House contest between Schinbein (U) and Munger (L) was a much closer race, the former winning by three lengths. Andrew Gillespie (L) again beat Macdowall (U) to win the Inter- House junior points. [Page Twenty-Two] Brentwood College Magazine SAILING Without the friendly counsel and help of Mr. Taylor, who had supervised the school sailing for several years, sailing got underway a little later in the term than heretofore. Too, before very much sailing could be done, it was necessary to erect a new float for the boats. The sailing Captains undertook this project and produced a useful structure. The only competition run off were the heats and finals for the sailing cup. After some good sailing, P. May crossed the line first. Johnston was his crew. Owing to lack of time and the perversities of the weather, the Inter-House race was not sailed. 111 SHOOTING The Rifle Club, as such, ceased to function this year when the school shooting became absorbed into the activities of the Cadet Corps. During the Christmas and Lent terms the various Platoons of the Corps turned out for Musketry on the days appointed to them. As a result, no competitive shooting was done. In the summer term a team was entered for the Dominion Marks- men Small Bore Target Rifle Competition, Junior Division, with the following results: White, Sunderland, Smythies, Whittall, Cavenagh and McKeen (Bronze Pins). McClean — (Silver Pin; Gold Pin). Berry — (Gold Ring) ; Gold Pin; Possible Spoon) . Holmes, P. and J. Berry were captains of shooting. 1 1 1 THE MODEL AEROPLANE CLUB Although several of the older members of the Club did not return in September, the Club began its activities with an enrolment of seven members. This number fairly taxed the capacity of the room alotted for this purpose. During the first two terms, six gas models were built, as were a number of smaller models. Three of the gas models were entered in the school competition for hobbies and placed on display in the library at the end of term. R. Taylor was awarded the prize for the best model. It is hoped that the new restrictions on gas will not seriously affect the progress of the Club during the next season. [Page Twenty-Three] Brentwood College Magazine Cadet Corps HE early growth of the Corps can be likened to grain sown on stony ground, but continuous watering, kept it alive, though it had but little official soil in which to grow. Our original idea, that of forming an Air Force Cadet Corps, had to be discarded, as no further Air Force units were then being authorized by the Department of National Defence. On the opening of school in September, membership was made compulsory and the corps was organized with one Company comprising three Platoons. The rank of A Sergeant to be held by the Company Commander, the three Platoon Commanders to hold the rank of A Corporal, the Musketry Instructor to be an A Corporal, with one A Corporal as supernumary to the establishment. The uniform to be white shirts with black ties, grey trousers, black belts, black shoes, a black forage cap with white piping, and bearing the College Crest in brass as a cap badge. All cadets were to be given Musketry instruction and shooting practice. This practice was to take place by Platoons, one Platoon to shoot each week. On the first Monday of the term, the Corps was paraded. We had but little idea of the new drill except from a book obtained from a local store, but we went ahead, making many mistakes, which were overcome as time went on. An outline drawing of a Service Rifle was obtained, from which a wooden pattern was made, seventy-two were cut out in the rough, then finished off in the Manual Training Room, painted, and brass number discs let into the butt of each rifle. Though these were light to handle, they certainly filled the bill, and Arms Drill was started. Group training in Semaphore was carried out by all ranks, though not required for Military training, an essential for the Navy and Air Force. Specialist Classes in Morse and First Aid were started in October. For the training of Mores, two buzzers were constructed which were fitted with lamps for visual operation. First Aid books were obtained, and splints and bandages were made so that the practical side of this course could be learned. No Cadet was allowed to specialize until he had passed out in Infantry and Arms Drill. No. 3 Platoon was turned into a training Platoon for this purpose. On October 14th, Commander J. M. Grant, R.C.N. , came out and saw the training in progress, inspected the Corps, and addressed all ranks on parade. We were most grateful to him for giving up his time and for his comments. [Page Twenty -Four] Brentwood College Magazine In November our Spotter Trainer arrived. It was through the generosity and help of Captain A. J. R. Buller, late of the Royal Flying Corps, that this training device was obtained. Its primary object was to train aeroplane ob- servers to pick out quickly objects on the ground, and to give their co-ordinates. The map used in conjunction with the Trainer had been drawn to give a height of 6,000 feet. Much very interesting and useful training has been obtained from it. In December we heard that there was some future chance of the Unit being affiliated with the Air Force, this, however, could only be done by becoming a Cadet Corps Unit under Military District No. 1 1. Application was, therefore, made early in January. On January 25th the Company Commander was confirmed in his rank of Sergeant and promoted to the rank of Company Sergeant Major W.O. 2, the Platoon Commanders and Musketry Instructor were confirmed in their ranks of Corporal and promoted to Sergeants. On January 27th Major W. R. Critchley, D.S.O., General Staff Officer, 3, Cadets, came to the College, saw the training in progress and inspected the Corps. He congratu lated the Unit on the work it was doing and on its efficiency. Training proceeded more keenly, as we had an Official Inspection to face sometime in the Summer Term. All ranks are to be praised for the hard work they put in. The Corps Orderly Room was established in February, and all matters per- taining to the Corps are now dealt with through this Office. On March 24th Squadron Leader W. Jacobi, R.C.A.F., accompanied by Flying Officer McNeil, R.C.A.F., came over and saw the Corps at work. After the March Past Squadron Leader Jacobi spoke to all ranks on parade. We were very grateful to him for his remarks and suggestions. In April came a bomb which rather shattered us for the time being. We were informed by the Cadet Headquarters, M.D. 11, that we would not have an Official Inspection this year, and that we would be officially recognized in the near future. Representations were made to the Pacific Command, with the result, we were notified that we could have an Unofficial Inspection, and that a General Staff Officer would carry out this Inspection, when we so wished. We much appreciated this recognition of our efforts. Through the kindness and help of the G.S.O. 2 Training, Pacific Command, Sergeant A. O. Newberry was sent out to help us to put the finishing touches on our Infantry, Rifle Drill and P.T., which he did in a most praiseworthy and efficient manner. Official authorization of the Corps was published in Cadet Corps Orders, Military District 11, dated May 10th, 1941. The authorization to date as from April 1st, 1941. Lieut.-Colonel H. W. Landon, O.B.E., M.C., G.S.O. 1 Training, Pacific Command, accompanied by Major A. G. Dobbie, G.S.O. 2 Training, Pacific [Page Twenty-Five] Brentwood College Magazine Command, came to the College on June 4th, to carry out the promised Inspec- tion. After the General Salute, Colonel Landon inspected the Corps, which then marched past and advanced in Review Order. P.T. was then carried out, after this Company Drill and Platoon Drill by the Company Commander and Platoon Commanders. First Aid, Signalling, Field Engineering and Spotter Trainer Classes were then inspected, and after the Orderly Room and Shooting records had been inspected, Colonel Landon expressed himself as being very pleased and satisfied with everything, and said that the Corps was the smartest he had ever seen. The Corps on parade that day was as follows: — Company Commander: C.S.M. A. W. Gillespie. No. i Platoon — Sgt. A. Brown. Second in Command, A Cpl. J. Clarke. No. 2 Platoon — Sgt. I. G. Gillespie. Second in Command: A Cpl. R. Whittall. No. 3 Platoon — Sgt. J. A. Angus. Second in Command: A L. Cpl. N. Worsley. First Aid Class — Instructor: A L. Cpl. R. Stephens. Signalling Class — Instructor: A L. Cpl. A. Underbakke. Spotter Trainer — Instructor: C.S.M. A. W. Gillespie. Field Engineering — Instructors: Sgts. A. Brown and J. A. Angus. Musketry — Instructor: A L. Cpl. J. Berry. and 50 Cadets. Five Cadets were absent, owing to sickness. No more parades were held for the rest of the term. Since then, informa- tion has been received from the newly-formed Air League of Canada, in relation to the formation of an Air Cadet Corps Unit, but at present, there seem to be various snags. These concern the minimum number required for the formation of a Corps, the age limits, and, last but not least, the question of cost which would be high for uniform and equipment and for which the Government makes no grant. These problems have been put forward to the representative of the Air League for British Columbia, who will bring them forward to the Council of the Air League of Canada at Ottawa in the near future. No alteration is being made to the status of the Corps for the time being, and will not be made, unless some clear-cut solution is forthcoming. [Page Twenty-Six] Brentwood College Magazine Summary of Inter-House Competitions A new system of awarding points in the Inter-House competitions greatly increased the general spirit of the contestants and of the House generally. There were fewer non-participants than formerly, a factor which greatly added to the keenness of all concerned. RUGBY : Both teams were quite evenly matched for this contest with the forwards in the Upper House, while the Lower House had the bulk of the back- field. At the half-time, the Upper House were ahead with 3 to 0. A Lower House try, which was unconverted, tied the score a few minutes after the resumption of play. The decision was in doubt until the final moment when the Upper House gained on a free kick in front of the posts. The result was a draw, 6-6. CRICKET: The Lower House had a decided advantage this year and suc- ceeded without difficulty. The Lower House declared with 226, Upper House, 47 runs. SPORTS: This year the Lower House fielded a very strong team in every event and for the second successive year took the meet with a considerable advantage. Two new records were established. The final result was: Lower House, 64 J; Upper House, 25 34. WATER SPORTS: As in previous years, the Upper House were the undis- puted victors, winning the sailing and rowing races with ease. There was no Inter-House swimming. SHOOTING: The Upper House victory this year was quite a surprise. Their team won by a slight margin. RACQUET GAMES: As in the past two years, the Lower House teams came out on top in every department. However, the junior teams of the Upper House showed great promise and made valuable gains for the House. For the fourth successive year the Inter-House Cup was presented to the Captain of the Lower House on Speech Day. [Page Twenty-Seven} Brentwood College Magazine Speech Day DESPITE threatening weather for more than a week before, we were endowed with a fine day for the Eighteenth Annual Speech Day, which was held on Saturday, July 21st. As in the past, the school cricket XI. played a keenly contested match with the Headmaster ' s XL, which included representative fathers and Old Boys, and friends of the school. Play was begun in the forenoon and resumed after a luncheon interval. The final score was 105 runs to 54, in favour of the School XI. The capacity of the gymnasium was severely taxed when, promptly at three o ' clock, Mr. Privett rose to address the many parents and friends who had assembled there for the distribution of prizes and awards. Beginning his report, Mr. Privett made mention of the splendid matri- culation results that had been obtained and expressed hope that the forth- coming examinations might measure up to the previous standard. In brief references, he commented on the loss the school had suffered in the retirement of Miss Egerton, who had served the school as matron for so many years; and of the departure of Mr. Taylor, who had taken up duty with the R.C.N.V.R. Reviewing the highlights of the year, the formation of a Cadet Corps; the completion of a Tennis Court; and the success of the Rugby and Cricket teams were mentioned as further signs of the splendid team-spirit of the school as a whole. In conclusion, Mr. Privett expressed thanks to Sir Heaton Forbes- Robinson for the oil painting portrait of the late Mr. Lindley Crease, which he had recently presented to the school. There followed the introduction of Professor Farr of the Victoria College who, in a pithy address, stressed the value of Sir Henry Newbolt ' s lines; Play up! Play up! And play the game! , asserting the value of such a maxim to those who were leaving the school to make their way in the outer world. After the speaker ' s remarks, Mrs. D. J. Angus, whom the Headmaster introduced as a friend of very long standing of the school, graciously presented the prizes, receiving as she did so, a colourfully attractive colonial bouquet presented by Master David Privett. After tea, visitors were given an opportunity of viewing exhibits of Photography, Manual Training, Drawing and Model Aeroplanes which had been placed in the library. [Page Twenty-Eight] Brentwood College Magazine Following is the prize list: — Form X. — 1, Ainscough; 2, Conibear. Form XI. — 1, Gillespie iii; 2, Berry. Junior Matric. — 1, Shields; 2, Whitney. Special, Angus Prize for Science — Gillespie i; Stephens. Curtis Prize for Mathematics — Gillespie i; Stephens. Williams Prize for Language — Gillespie iii. Scott-Moncrieff Prize for English — Gillespie ii. Reading in Chapel — Gillespie i. Mechanical Drawing — Ainscough. Architectural Drawing — Johnston. Manual Training — Calhoun. Hobbies — Photography — Gillespie iii. Aero Club — Taylor. Athletics — Senior Tennis Doubles, A. Gillespie and I. Gillespie; Senior Tennis Singles, A. Gillespie; Junior Tennis Doubles, Cavenagh and Gillespie iii; Junior Tennis Singles, Gillespie iii. Sailing Race — Skipper, P. May; crew, Johnston. Senior Sculling — Schinbein. Junior Sculling — Gillespie iii. Senior Badminton Doubles — A. Gillespie and I. Gillespie. Senior Badminton Singles — I. Gillespie. Junior Badminton Doubles — Cavenagh and Gillespie iii. Junior Badminton Singles — Cavenagh. Senior Squash Racquets — I. Gillespie. Junior Squash Racquets — Gillespie iii. Senior Cross Country — Keeler. Intermediate Cross Country — Gillespie iv. Junior Cross Country — Gillespie iii. Challenge Cup (100 yards) — Holmes. Obstacle Race — Angus. Victor Ludorum (Angus) — I. Gillespie. Intermediate Challenge Cup (Leeder) — Shields. Junior Challenge Cup (McCormick) — Gillespie iii. Shooting Cup — Berry. Inter-House Cups — Shooting (Mrs. Parr) , Upper House. Rugby (Capt. Levien) , Draw. Cricket (Mrs. Oliver) , Lower House. Tennis (Mrs. Privett) , Lower House. Yarrow Shield and Medal — A. Gillespie and I. Gillespie. Inter-House Cup (K. C. Symons) — Lower House. [Page Twenty-Nine] Brentwood College Magazine VALETE— 1941 A. W. GILLESPIE — Head of the school: Captain of Rugby; Captain of Cricket and Tennis VI. Company Sergeant-Major in Cadet Corps; Senior Matriculation; Winner of Yarrow Shield. A. C. T. BROWN — School Prefect; 1st XV.; 1st XL; Sergeant in Cadet Corps; Captain of Sailing; Junior Matriculation; entering Royal Canadian Navy. I. G. GILLESPIE — School Prefect; 1st XV.; 1st XL; Sergeant in Cadet Corps; Captain of Squash and Badminton; Tennis VI; Senior Matriculation; Winner of Yarrow Shield. P. D. P. HOLMES — Prefect; 1st XV.; Captain of Shooting; Chapel Warden; Senior Matricul- ation. R. St.G. STEPHENS — House Prefect; Lance-Corporal in Cadet Corps; Senior Matriculation; entering Royal Canadian Navy. G. N. WORSLEY — House Prefect; Lance-Corporal in Cadet Corps; 1st XV.; Senior Matricu- lation. E. V. P. SUNDERLAND — Senior Matriculation; entering Royal Canadian Navy. M. ANKETELL-JONES — 1st XV.; Senior Matriculation, entering Royal Canadian Navy. J. A. ANGUS — House Prefect; Sergeant in Cadet Corps; 1st XV.; 1st XL; Junior Matricu- lation. C. S. G. FLEMING — Junior Matriculation. M. A. JOHNSTON — Junior Matriculation. A. M. C. KENNING — Junior Matriculation. W. MACASKILL — 1st XV.; Junior Matriculation. J. D. MUNGER — Junior Matriculation. J. W. SHIELDS — 1st XV.; 1st XL; Junior Matriculation. R. W. WHITE — Junior Matriculation. J. A. WHITNEY — Junior Matriculation. C. O. SMYTHIES — Senior Matriculation. M. ALLEN — Grade XL A. B. DUNLOP — 1st Grade XL W. C. KEELER — Grade XL ; Winner of Cross Country. D. D. McDOUGALL — Grade XL P. W. WRIGHT— Grade XL I. C. COLE— Grade XL Captain of Colt XL C. W. STRONG — Grade X. i 1 i VALETE— 1 940 J. P. ARCHIBALD — Junior Matriculation. H. K. BEGERT — 1st XV.; Grade XL E. J. EGLESE— 1st XV.; Grade XL R. W. T. OPIE — 1st XL ; Grade X. A. M. BISHOP — Grade IX. R. E. ELKINGTON— Grade IX. R. W. EADIE— Grade IX. [Page Thirty J Brentwood College Magazine Old Boys Notes BARNET HARVEY (1935 - 1938) It is with regret we announce the loss of Harvey at sea on May 5th. On leaving Brentwood in 1938, Harvey, a successful candidate for entrance into the Royal Canadian Navy, left for England. On his return from Singapore, he paid a visit to the school in April. T WAS perhaps to be expected that, with the advent of war conditions, Brentwood Old Boys would be seeing service in many parts of the world. As a result, it has been particularly difficult to keep abreast of the movements of those already on active service; true, we have a partial list, but with things happening so swiftly, it is by no means up-to-date. Since the Censor Board has asked us to refrain from listing the whereabouts of our Old Boys, we can only say that, from correspondence received and by word of mouth, Brentwood is well represented in all branches of the armed forces as well as the auxiliary services in every part of the world where war conditions exist. Too, the number of Old Boys who are donning uniform is increasing daily. The following deserve special mention for conspicuous service: R. Scott-Moncrieff, Roger Wilson, M. D. Young, E. M. Williams, J. A. McCaffrey, D. M. Clark. W. D. C. Holmes, Harry Rogers and John Martin gave a good account of themselves at the Royal Military Academy. Not for many years had there been so many Old Boys back at the school. Hardly a week went by without a visit from someone who was eager to see how things were going on. For the most part, these O.B. ' s were accompanied [Page Thirty-One] Brentwood College Magazine by their wives; it seeming the tradition that Old Brentonians pay a call at the school on their wedding tour. In October, the annual O.B. dinner was held in the new Hotel Vancouver. About forty sat down to the dinner, which was presided over by John Nation, President of the Association. The Headmaster, Mr. Privett, and Mr. Bott represented the school. Major Tayler was also in attendance. Dame Rumour told of many weddings among the Brentwood Old Boys during the past school year. For sake of the records, the recording-secretary would like to be notified of all such happenings. The marriages which occurred in (Victoria and vicinity were those of P. D. Sills to Miss Joy Bullen; Jack Wells to Miss Peggy Garrard; Tony Lort to Miss Elizabeth Benson; J. H. Stubbs to Miss Ruth Moore. Roger Wilson was married to Miss Joyce Halley, R.N., in England. Congratulations are extended to Hoadley Mitchell on the announcement of his engagement to Miss Ruth Horton of Victoria. Also we were pleased to hear of the arrival of a son to the Robt. Malkins, and of a daughter to each of the following: Mr. and Mrs. Ken. Cooke and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Field. [Page Thirty-Two]