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

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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]

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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 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]