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

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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]

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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]

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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]