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

Page 9 text:

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]

Page 8 text:

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]

Page 10 text:

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]