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

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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}

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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]

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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]