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

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1943 volume:

dl [acjazLnz 7943 ... Contents ... Editorial 3 William C. Todd, Esq 5 Board of Governors 6 School Roster 6 School Notes 7 Chapel Notes 9 Rugby 10 Cricket 14 Sea Cadet Corps 16 Sports Day 1 7 Badminton 18 Squash 18 Track 19 Tennis 19 Shooting 20 Rowing 20 Swimming 20 Sailing 21 Education 21 Puckmania 23 Headmaster ' s Address 25 Prize-Giving Day 27 Old Boy Notes 30 My First Op. 32 Brentwood College Magazine participation in the armed conflict of the moment. While acknowledging the grim necessity of expressing such thought in action, one would find oneself in a sorry plight if one were to become so callous that service to one ' s fellow men failed to find a response in one ' s heart. Since the prospect of peace seems far brighter now than at any time in the past four years, we might profitably look into the future and ask what our position will be in providing effectual aid in the post-war social adjustment of men. Preparedness for service, indelibly marked with the practical application of the three elements: true religion, honest industry, and useful learning, will help us bring into being a new spirit and a new quality of life. If we, together with our fellow men everywhere, were to put our combined energy and resourcefulness into this task of service in the spirit of the school prayer, the peace of the world would be assured. O Lord, we beseech Thee to bless this our College and every, member of the same whether past or present. Grant that true religion, honest industry, and useful learning may here forever flourish and abound to the glory of Thy Name and the SERVICE OF ALL MANKIND. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. HE SERVICE OF ALL MANKIND. Amid the turmoil of modern times, service is regarded almost solely as the extent of the individual ' s Brentwood College Magazine Mllram L Sobfr, Esq, HORTLY AFTER the beginning of the school year the school lost a very devoted and loyal member of its directorate in the sudden passing of William C. Todd, Esq. During his many years of service on the Board of Directors, Mr. Todd proved a most generous benefactor, no call being unheeded when cultural advantages were to be obtained. His kindly interest in- fluenced every phase of school life. We ask that his widow, his daughter, and his two sons, both Old Boys of the School, accept this testimony as our tribute to the unfailing loyalty of a true friend of Brentwood. [Page Five] Brentwood College Magazine Board of Governors Lieut. -Col. W. E. Scott-Moncrieff, I. M.S. (Chairman) D. James Angus, Esq., m.a. Captain J. M. Grant, r.c.n. Major H. C. Holmes, M.A., J. P. Air Commodore K. A. Nairn E. A. M. Williams, Esq. Logan Mayhew, Esq. Headmaster: A. C. Privett, M.A. (Cantab.) i i i School Roster, 1942-1943 Prefects: J. M. McClean (Head — Lower House) J. E. Schinbein (Head — Upper House) I. S. Kenning V. G. Holland A. W. Calhoun i i i Captain of Rugby - J. E. Schinbein Captain of Cricket - - - - - - J. M. McClean Captain of Cadet Corps J. M. McClean Captain of Badminton A. W. Calhoun Captain of Tennis J. M. McClean Captain of Squash - - - - - - - V. G. Holland Captain of Rowing - - - - - - J. E. Schinbein Captain of Sailing I. S. Kenning Captain of Shooting - V . G. Holland Captain of Swimming J. F. Oxenbury Chapel Warden D. F. Homer-Dixon Librarian C. L. Graham Six] Brentwood College Magazine The Rev ' d J. A. Roberts, Chaplain, after a short holiday in Eastern Canada, returned to the coast to assume charge of the Mission at Alert Bay. i f — After an absence of nearly ten years, Mr. Ingham Hope returned to Brentwood in September. A renewed interest in Rowing best manifested our welcome to him. i i i Many years of faithful service to the school were terminated when Miss S. Leckie-Ewing was accepted for duty with the R.C.A.F. (W.D.) It is the hope of all that she will be happy in her new sphere of work. In her place, Mrs. F. Powell has looked after our many needs with kindly interest. i i i The successful sinking of a submarine by H.M.C.S. Assiniboine, com- manded by an Old Brentonian, Lt.-Cmdr. J. H. Stubbs, R.C.N. , was the occasion of a much appreciated half-holiday. i i i Hampered by lack of suitable transportation, there was no great exodus to Victoria during the concert season. The Prefects braved a snow and sleet storm to hear Richard Crooks while, later in the term, the Seniors spent a Wednesday afternoon on the Saanich Inlet watching the Commandos Strike at Dawn. i 1 i While having transportation difficulties in mind, we should like to express our thanks to Mrs. May, Mrs. Kennaird, Major Tayler and Major Jukes for their valuable assistance during the Rugger season. i i i During the year lectures of timely interest were given by the following: Major C. C. Wilson, who illustrated his talk on Wild Life in Africa. [ Page Seven ] Brentwood College Magazine Capt. Haybrooke, who graphically described the work of the Auxiliary fire-fighters during the London blitz. Lt. -Commander G. Davidson, R.C.N. , who gave a good account of a brush with the enemy in the North Atlantic. Officers of the R.A.F., who gave a talk on ' plane spotting. i i i In the Lent term a series of Rag Concerts were arranged for Saturday evenings. Besides helping to while away the idle hours, much latent talent was discovered and subsequently used in later events. The last concert was on the occasion of the annual visit of St. George ' s School. Mr. Harker, with Mr. Lodge, contributed a topical lyric which was well received. i i i The unprecedented interest on the Tennis Courts in January and February was not so much due to an abundance of sunshine and accompanying warm weather, but rather to the lack of both. The temperature had fallen so low as to leave everyone utterly depressed until one bright mind conceived the idea of converting the Tennis Court into a Skating Rink. The project found instant favour with all and filled a great need. i i i News has just reached us of the safe arrival in England of J. D. V. Phelps. i i i It is our pleasure to extend congratulations to the following: Rev ' d J. A. Roberts on his recent marriage to Miss Florence Kenmuir. P. G. May and A. R. Macdonald on their graduation from the R.C.N. C. P. M. Birch-Jones on successfully passing into the R.C.N.C. T. A. Hiam on being accepted into Harvard University. Sub-Lieut. A. W. Gillespie on his outstanding success with the R.C.N.C. 1st XV. A. E. Gillespie on obtaining a Faculty Scholarship in Science after com- pleting his first year at McGill. All the Old Boys who, having completed their respective periods of training, have been awarded commissions in the services. [Page Eight] Brentwood College Magazine Our thanks are extended to: Major Alan McClean for presenting the McClean Cup for Inter-House Track Competition. Mrs. Privett for her devotion to the needs of the chapel. The floral arrangements form a necessary part of our service of worship. Mr. Gerard for his artistic preparation of a suitable Roll of Honour of Old Boys serving in the Forces, which has been placed in the Chapel. 1 i i CHAPEL NOTES The following candidates were presented by Rev. Warren N. Turner when the Rt. Rev. the Lord Bishop of Columbia visited the school on Palm Sunday, April 1 8th : C. E. Jukes, R. G. Lammers, J. F. Oxenbury, R. G. Lewis, G. W. Wood. In the absence of a resident chaplain, the Sunday services were conducted by the Rev. W. N. Turner of St. Stephen ' s Church, Saanich, and the Headmaster. Other visitors to the chapel were the Bishop, Padre Lusk of the R.A.F., Rev. Michael Coleman, Rev. J. A. Roberts, and Major Hamilton, Army Chaplain. i i i Is the light of our Earth reflected in some distant Martian Lake — The light of our Earth midst a miriad stars and the pattern that they make? Can the cares of our world and sorrows, our love, our hate and our pain, Become but a tiny point of light in a pool which the driving rain In a world a million miles away has left on some arid plain? Does some weary, heart-sick warrior glimpse, in a woodland stream On a distant star, our war-torn Earth as a faintly flickering gleam? And does some storm-tossed sailor, with terror in his eyes, His ship into haven and safety guide by the light of our Earth in his skies? Oh hope of the world and fear of the world reduced to a spark of light Concealed and revealed in an alien sky by the clouds of an alien night! [Page Nine] Brentwood College Magazine WE STARTED off the season with a much lighter and less experienced team than in previous years but the enthusiasm, sportsmanship and determination of each member was so high that these three elements made a true rugger side. Credit must also be given to the 2nd XV for their support on the sidelines and for their great help in practises. For the first time, the 2nd XV won their match against the University School. This match showed the spirit which our future teams will have. Colours were awarded to V. G. Holland, J. W. Pitts, C. E. Jukes, R. G. Lammers, W. Pinckard, F. Oxenbury. Rugby Characters J. E. SCHINBEIN (Captain), Forward: Was undoubtedly the mainstay of the forward line. He was always up on the ball in the thick of the action and never let up until the final whistle. Reliable in offense or defence. A good tackle. J. A. McCLEAN (Vice-Captain), Wing Three-Quarter : He always played and tackled hard and with great keenness. He made some very good kicks ahead and across, thus opening up the game. He kept the three ' s in their places. He covered a lot of ground by using his weight and speed. A. W. CALHOUN, Stand-off half: He always plays a hard game with much determination. Although not playing in his best position he did very well when once he had the ball. His handling has improved. He should use his speed to better advantage. His tackling was not up to the rest of his game. [Page Ten] Brentwood College Magazine V. G. HOLLAND, Forward: A very reliable player, always well up on the ball. He plays the game in true rugger spirit. He tackles very hard and is good in the line-out. Fair pair of hands. C. L. GRAHAM, Forward: He started the season off with much vigour but, owing to an injury, was unable to play part of the Christmas term. He came back and played with the same determination and keenness. He is very good in the tight scrums. Fair tackle; a good pair of hands. Inclined to get off-side. J. W. PITTS, Centre Three-Quarter : Throughout the season he played quite a good game. Although not in his right position, he always tried to find an opening by a kick across or ahead. He was quite a good place-kick. Good hands and fair tackle. C. E. JUKES. Fullback: He knows his position and backs up the three-quarters. He has a very good place-kick. He can handle a loose ball very well and can get touch with much accuracy. His tackling has improved. R. G. LAMMERS, Forward : He has proved himself a very useful player, especially in the line-out. He works hard and is very keen. Fair dribbler; good tackle. W. F. PlNCKARD. Wing Three-Quarter : He has corrected his fault of running inside. He uses his weight and speed in the right way and successfully covers a lot of ground. He played with great determination and keenness. J. F. OXENBURY, Centre Three-Quarter ; He has learnt the gam: quickly and plays very keenly. He must learn to use his speed to advantage. Has a good pair of hands and is a fair tackle. His kicking needs improving. R. E. LEY, Forward: He is always up with the ball, working hard with much keenness. A very good tackle; fair pair of hands. He is very useful in the line-outs. W. C. WELLS, Scrum-half : He fitted into the team very well but needs more experience. He must watch his passes, which are inclined to b2 wild. A very fair tackle and a fair kick when not trying to be tricky. T. M. MENEFEE, Forward: A very hard working player who kept his place on the side by his keenness and determination. He is very good in the tight scrum, but needs more experience in the loose scrum. A fair tackle. D. F. HOMER-DlXON, Forward: He played a very steady game throughout the season. He tackles hard at times. He is quite useful in the tight scrum but needs more experience in the loose scrum. A fair pair of hands. G. R. BYRNE, Forward: He always plays hard and backs up well. His injury in the middle of the season was unfortunate but his spirit was with the side. I. A. MAY, Forward: He played some very good matches through the season. His tackling needs improvement. A fair pair of hands. R. E. WALKER, Forward: He came into the side in the middle of the season and soon found a place. His keen determination offset his lack of knowledge of the game. A good tackle and fair dribbler. Colours. [Page Eleven ] Brentwood College Magazine MATCHES 1942-43 BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. R.A.F. (Lost — 27-5) The R.A.F. out-weighted the Brentwood team and had much more experience, forcing Brentwood to play very much on the defensive. The R.A.F. made seven trys and four converts. Pinckard of Brentwood raced over the R.A.F. ' s line in the last few minutes of play. Pitts converted. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. VICTORIA COLLEGE (Lost — 10-3) In the first half the game was quite evenly matched but in the second half the superior weight of the Victoria College ' s scrum was to their advantage. Schinbein made Brentwood ' s try from a loose scrum. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (Lost — 14-10) Both teams were very evenly matched throughout the game. The play went from one end of the field to the other. Jukes made a very fine field goal. Pitts converted a free kick and Lammers contributed a try. The University School ' s three-quarter line was much faster than Brentwood. The Brentwood forwards pressed the University School forwards hard and never let up the pressure throughout the game. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (Lost — 3-0) This match was played in a downpour of rain, making the ground and ball slippery, so that the three ' s of both teams hardly touched the ball. It was a forward game and our forwards played very hard. Brentwood ' s dribbling was very good, therefore we were able to take the offensive most of the time. The only try was that of a University School player, who received a pass on the wing and was able to break through our line. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. NAVAL COLLEGE (Lost — 11-5) Brentwood was leading 5-3 at half-time but the superior weight of the Naval College out- matched us in the second half. Wells scored for Brentwood by picking up the ball from behind the scrum and crossing the Naval College ' s line. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. ST. GEORGE ' S (Vancouver) (Won — 6-0) Brentwood took the offensive from the first whistle and kept the ball well in the St. George ' s territory most of the game. The Brentwood forwards played together, heeling the ball clean. The trys were made by Schinbein and Pitts. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL (Lost — 8-5) The weather was perfect and both teams were very evenly matched, which resulted in a very hard fought game. Brentwood played on the offensive throughout the first half. Calhoun made a beautiful run down the middle of the field of about 60 yards to cross Shawnigan ' s line. The try was converted. McClean was injured at the beginning of the second half, which was a great loss to the team. From then on Shawnigan pressed Brentwood and was able to get eight points. [Page Twelve] Brentwood College Magazine BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. VICTORIA COLLEGE (Lost — 28-5) In the first half both teams were very even, with the score 5-5 at half time. The better condition and superior weight of the Victoria College team told in the second half. Brentwood ' s try was made by Pinckard. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. NAVAL COLLEGE (Lost — 16-4) The Naval College team was much heavier and faster. Brentwood played a hard fought game but the strength and experience of the Naval College made it hard for Brentwood to take the offensive. Jukes made a beautiful goal from the 25 yard line. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. ST. GEORGE ' S (Vancouver) (Won — 3 8-0) From the very start Brentwood penetrated into St. George ' s territory, playing a very steady game. The Brentwood forwards played well together, while the threes were taking their passes much better. McClean scored three trys, Calhoun three. Pinckard two, Jukes one, Schinbein one. Four of the trys were converted. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (Lost— 6-5) The game started with every player going all out, both teams working hard to get the upper hand. Calhoun of Brentwood made a beautiful try and it was converted. The game was in Brentwood ' s favour till nearly the end of the game, when the University 1 School ' s wing three-quarter ran over the Brentwood line. HOUSE MATCH (Lower House 17, Upper House 3) This match was, as always, one of the high lights of the rugger season. The House teams, as in previous years, were split up, the Lower House having the back field while the Upper House possessed all the forwards. The weather, being fine, was of great advantage to the winning side. As soon as the starting whistle went, both pressed hard. After about fifteen minutes of play, with both sides seesawing back and forth across the field, the Lower threes gathered the ball about the fifty yard line and made a strong running attack, culminating in a try by Birch- Jones. The Upper House, not to be outdone, took the ball in a forward rush and dribbled it for about thirty yards. Schinbein grounded the ball, giving the Upper House their only try. Seconds before the half-time whistle, Calhoun, Lower House stand-off, scored between the posts. This try was converted, making the half-time score 8-3 for the Lower House. After the interval, McClean scored from a fumble. The try was unconverted. The Lower forwards tackled the ball with their feet from a line-out and Levy grounded the ball just inside the corner flag. The last try was scored by Lewis after a splendid three-quarter run. The final score was 17-3 for the Lower House. An Old Boy, Lt. -Commander G. Davidson, R.C.N. , refereed the match. [Page Thirteen] Brentwood College Magazine AS IN RUGBY, the Cricket team was very young and inexperienced, with the result that the whole team suffered from match nerves. There L were runs in the team but due to nervousness and over anxiety these runs were seldom obtained. The bowling of the side was very erratic and sometimes runs were hit very easily though we captured some very good wickets. Despite some excellent individual performances, the fielding was noticeably in- consistent. Owing to some late rugger games the pitch was very badly cut up and we were able to find no more than three good wickets. Pitts was awarded his colours for his usefulness to the side. Scott and May were awarded theirs for their batting. The annual match between the Lower and Upper House was won decisively by the Lower House. Cricket Characters J. A. McCLEAN: A good fielder, has some good forcing shots and bowls well when he con- centrates on length rather than speed. He has captained the team well and has got the most out of what was, at the beginning of the season, a not very promising side. J. W. PITTS A very fair point and a steady bat. He must learn to connect with the ball when he steps in front of his wicket. He has bowled well latterly. B. SCOTT: A stylish bat with some good scoring shots. He would do well to play himself in before trying to force the scoring. A poor judge of a run but a good fielder. L A. MAY: A slow scoring but stylish bat. He must learn to make a good forcing shot on the off. A very fair fielder. [Page Fourteen ] Brentwood College Magazine R. LAMMERS: His batting has improved considerably. He is too prone to take a golf swing to a leg ball and to attempt to hit before he has his eye in. He has had to bear the brunt of the bowling and has done well when he has not sacrificed length for speed. W. WELLS : His wicket keeping has improved and throughout the season has allowed very few byes. He must learn to let the ball come to him and not to snatch at it, if he is to take it cleanly. In batting he must overcome the habit of trotting up the pitch to play a straight ball. C. E. JUKES : A good fielder and an accurate throw in. He must learn to play a ball on the off. A. W. CALHOUN : A very good fielder and a much improved bat, although still somewhat wooden. W. PlNCKARD: A good fielder. He has turned out to be a useful change bowler but must learn that long hops on the leg are expensive. C. GRAHAM: Somewhat stiff jointed in his fielding, he must learn to get down to a grounder and not be content with bending from the hips. A good catch and a much improved bat. D. HOMER-DlXON: A safe catch and a fair fielder. He must learn to play a straight ball and not treat every ball as a long hop on the leg. Also played: P. McRAE. Colours. CRICKET FIXTURES BRENTWOOD COLLEGE (34) vs. R.A.F. (117) (May 12, at Brentwood) The College was up against a much stronger team. L C Naylor played a good innings for the R.A.F. (34). Lammers bowled well for the school, taking 5 wickets for 45. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE (3 2) vs. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (90) (May 23, at University School) Brentwood collapsed badly before the University School bowling. Carle ii played well for University, scoring 27 before being run out. Lammers was much the best of the Brentwood bowlers, with 5 wickets for 27 runs. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE (118) vs. ST. GEORGE ' S SCHOOL (84) (May 29, at Brockton Point, Vancouver) Brentwood, with more practise and experience, were in much better form in this match. May played sound, careful cricket for 27, while Pinckard (20) and Calhoun (15), not out, added to the total by vigorous hitting. Pitts proved overwhelming with the ball, taking 6 wickets for 11 runs. For the losers an excellent innings was played by St. Louis (36). BRENTWOOD COLLEGE (16) vs. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL (137 for 7 wickets) (June 5, at Shawnigan Lake) Brentwood met a very good school side and failed hopelessly before the bowling of Forrest and Barton of the winning side. [ Page Fifteen ] Brentwood College Magazine BRENTWOOD COLLEGE (5,2) vs. R.A.F. (95 for 3 wickets) (June 10, at Brentwood) In the return match against the R.A.F., Brentwood again met a superior side and was outclassed. May played steadily and Lammers hit well at the end of the school innings. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE (83) vs. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (38) (June 12, at Brentwood) In this return match Brentwood batting was much steadier. McClean played well for 22 and was well supported by Pitts (15), May (12) and Wells (11). Pitts also contributed largely towards the success of his team by taking 4 wickets for 7 runs. LOWER HOUSE (96) vs. UPPER HOUSE (52) The Inter-House match was played on June 8th. The issue of the match turned on the bowling, McClean and Lammers proving a stronger combination than Pitts and Oxenbury. McClean played a good innings for the Lower House (59), which won by 44 runs. i i i SEA CADET CORPS Having operated an Army Cadet Corps for two years with very little outside assistance, we decided, for a number of reasons to transfer our affections to the Senior Service. Accordingly in September we joined the Navy and since then, like good sailors, we have never looked back. H.M.C.S. Naden were indefatigable in their efforts to make the Corps a success and our performance at the inspection, carried out by Commander Kingscote on Speech Day, proved that their efforts had not been in vain. We were a new corps and were, as a result, short of much of the equipment which we would have liked but the wheels of the Navy grind slowly and this equipment will be forthcoming. We have already been promised a service whaler for this coming year. Twenty-one Cadets attended the first Sea Cadet camp to be held under the aegis (to borrow Commander Kingscote ' s favourite word) and on the whole it was a success. We camped in company with 162 Rainbow Sea Cadets on Comox Spit and more than held our own in smartness and efficiency. In the field of sport it is remarkable that in the Inter-Divisional track meet the Brentwood Cadets placed in all events and won several. Had the meet been on a Brentwood vs. Rainbow basis we should have won the meet with the greatest of ease. Yes, the camp was a success, we felt we might have learnt more in the time we spent there but the camp was an experiment and we may justly feel that we did our share in making it a success. [ Page Sixteen ] Brentwood College Magazine SPORTS DAY The annual Inter-House Field Sports, held Saturday afternoon, May 8th, were featured by some outstanding running by Bill Pinckard, who set new school records in both the 100 yards and the 220 yards; time for the former being 10 seconds and for the latter 23 seconds. Also, the Lower House relay team lowered the existing record by 1 and 3 5 seconds, running the course in 1 minute and 12 2 5 seconds. Other fine performances among the Seniors were turned in by Calhoun and McClean, while Dick Lewis was the undisputed star of the Intermediates. The various events which were keenly followed by a gathering of parents and friends of the school resulted in several excellent contests and the results compare very favorably with the best years in the school ' s twenty year history. Beside winning the three individual cups for the fourth consecutive year, the Lower House gained a margin of 28 points to win the meet. The results were: House Competition Lower House Victor Ludorum A. W. Calhoun and W. F. Pinckard 100 yards Challenge Cup W. F. Pinckard Intermediate Challenge Cup R. G. Lewis Other results were: Seniors — 100 yards — Pinckard (10 seconds); Calhoun; Birch-Jones. 220 yards — Pinckard (23 seconds) ; McClean; Jukes. 440 yards — Calhoun (56 4 5 seconds) ; Birch-Jones; Oxenbury. 880 yards (Open) — Calhoun (2 minutes 18 4 5 seconds); Oxenbury; Menefee. Hurdles — Pinckard (16 seconds); McClean; Homer-Dixon. High Jump — McRae (5 feet) ; Newton; Homer-Dixon. Broad Jump — Calhoun (18 feet 8 inches); Oxenbury; Pinckard. Intermediates — 100 yards — Lewis (10 4 5 seconds) ; McCulloch; Wood. 220 yards — Lewis (25 4 5 seconds); McCulloch; Wood. 440 yards — McCulloch (58 2 5 seconds); Ley; Neame. Hurdles — Lewis (17 1 5 seconds); Ley; Phelps. High Jump — Lewis (4 feet 10 inches) ; McCulloch; Wood. Broad Jump — Lewis (18 feet 4 4 inches) ; McCulloch; Ley. [Page Seventeen ] Brentwood College Magazine Cricket Ball (Open) — Pinckard (91 yards 2 feet 6 inches) ; Oxenbury; Calhoun. Shot Put (Open) — Oxenbury (34 feet 11 inches); McClean; Calhoun. Sack Race (Open) — Jukes; Wells. House Relay — Lower House (1 minute 12 2 5 seconds — new record). i 1 i BADMINTON The previous custom of ladders revived the interest in the game and all competitions were keenly contested. The standard of play was not the best the school has seen but compares very well with average years. Results of competitions were: Senior Singles — A. W. Calhoun; Runner-up, Oxenbury. Senior Doubles — A. W. Calhoun and J. A. M. McClean; Runners up, Schinbein and Oxenbury. Junior Singles — R. E. Ley; Runner-up, Scott. Junior Doubles — R. E. Ley and B. Scott; Runners-up, Thackray and Wood. The House competitions were easily won by the Lower House. Results: Singles — A. W. Calhoun (L) won from F. Oxenbury (U). Scores: 15-10; 15-0. J. A. McClean (L) won from J. E. Schinbein (U) Scores: 15-12; 15-3. Doubles — G. R. Byrne and R. G. Lammers (L) won from I. A. May and C. L. Graham (U) . Scores: 15-13; 15- 12. i i i SQUASH While not retaining the popularity of previous years, the school tourna- ments were keenly contested. J. A. McClean won the Senior tournament, while W. G. Wood took the Junior honours. The Inter-House match resulted in a win for the Lower House. [Page Eighteen] Brentwood College Magazine TRACK There has been a very marked increase in interest in this field of sport, with the natural result of a much improved standard of performance throughout the school. Once again we sent in a team to compete in the Inter-Schools Track and Field meet, held in Victoria on June 7th. Pinckard did the 100 yards in 10 seconds to set a record for the meet. Seven schools competed and in the final score we lost to the Naval College (Junior term) by half a point. The following Thursday we competed in an invitation track meet at the Naval College, on their grounds at Hatley Park; University School also com- peting. In spite of our being without Pinckard we won the meet with a margin of seven points over the College (Junior term) . The individual results of both meets were as follows: INTER-HIGH SCHOOL MEET Pinckard placed 1st in both the 100 yards and the 220 yards events. Calhoun was second in the Broad Jump; Oxenbury was 2nd in the Shot Put, while Birch-Jones placed 3rd in the 440 yards. The relay team, comprising Pinckard, McClean, Calhoun and Birch-Jones, placed first. Time: 1 :42 2 5. NAVAL COLLEGE INVITATION MEET Calhoun placed 1st in the Broad Jump and 2nd in the 100 yards and the 220 yards. Birch-Jones placed 1st in the 440 yards and 3rd in the 100 yards. Oxenbury placed 2nd in the shot put and 3rd in the 880. Newton was 2nd in the High Jump, while McClean placed 3rd in the 220 yards. The relay team, comprising Calhoun, Jukes, Lewis and McClean, placed first, with the Naval College second. i i i TENNIS We were fortunate in securing some tennis balls soon after Christmas and so were able to make good use of the new tennis court. The supply, however, did not permit of any matches other than the school competitions. The school singles was won by P. McRae and the doubles by J. A. McClean and P. McRae. Considerable keenness was shown throughout the school and there are some promising younger players coming on for future years. [Page Nineteen ] Brentwood College Magazine SHOOTING Regardless of the change over of equipment the shooting this year was quite good. As the annual Dominion Marksmen Team Championship was not held, we were unable to defend the Provincial title won in the previous season. However, a team was entered in the C.S.B.A. Team Championship of Canada match. The scores made in the competition were good, if below the previous standard. The Nairn-Holmes cup for the best all-round shot was retained by McClean who kept on top with the highest average. The Inter-House shooting was closely contested, with the Upper House winning a slight margin. Results were as follows: Upper House V. G. Holland 188 J. W. Pitts 184 I. A. May 183 W. Newton 171 Total 726 Lower House J. A. McClean 181 A. W. Calhoun 181 C. E. Jukes 172 A.E.Levy 172 Total 721 i i i ROWING This year more than half the school took rowing as one of their weekly sports, revealing increased enthusiasm for sculling. For the first time in four years, both fours were put into the water. The 1st Crew was composed of Schinbein (stroke), Oxenbury (1), Pinckard (2), and Holland 1 (bow). Jukes captured the 2nd Crew made up of himself, Pitts, Graham and Lewis. The combined efforts of Holland 1 and Levy produced a new roof for the boat house. Our thanks to Logan Mayhew for generously supplying the materials for this. The Senior Sculling was won by Schinbein after a very close race with Holland 1. The Junior race was won by Ley. The Upper House won the Inter-House rowing race. i i i SWIMMING For the first time for many years we sent a team in for the Inter-Schools swimming gala at the Crystal Gardens on April 22nd. P. McCulloch placed in the intermediate event and F. Oxenbury, after a very fast heat, won the Senior boys ' event, covering the 50 yards in the exceptionally good time of 24 4 5 seconds. [Page Twenty J Brentwood College Magazine SAILING This year as in past years, sailing has lived up to its reputation of being a very popular summer sport, this year more than ever amongst the Junior School. During the Lent term the frostbites were scraped and painted, and owing to the efforts of the Captain of Sailing, ably assisted by Holland 1 1 and other enter- prising sailors, the three boats were in good condition at the beginning of the summer term. By the kind permission of Mr. Ellis, the Whim was relaunched and added to the fleet. It was used a great deal and gave a lot of enjoyment to the senior sailing captains. Towards the end of the term, a team represented the school against the Naval College, and took second, third and fourth places in a six boat race. The skippers were Kenning, Jukes and Byrne. The school sailing cup was keenly contested and was won by C. E. Jukes, who had C. S. Neame as his crew. i i i EDUCATION A work of outstanding importance to educationalists has recently been published. It crystalizes in some 3,000 pages the results of a life time of research by the internationally known professor and scientist of Vienna, Herr Wohluminus Schenswiirdigkeit. (Published by Donner und Blitzen, Vienna and Leipsig: American agents Knopt and Co., New York. All rights on land, sea and in the air reserved) . Briefly, the theme of the learned professor, as derived by this interviewer from a close study of the first 3 pages, is as follows: IT IS of fundamental importance, says the author, in imparting knowledge to the young, to correlate the instruction given with the practical and the every-day-event-happening. Thus, while the juvenile intelligence might balk at the sum of (1) 3 and 2, he immediately grasps the eternal verities of the higher mathematics when presented with the problem of 3 pencils and 2 pencils. The Professor does not deal with the problem presented by the sum of 3 pencils and 2 pens, not at least within the scope of the pages studied by this reviewer. But let us take some examples to illustrate the depth and subtlety of our author ' s mind : HYDROGEN Hydrogen, hereinafter referred to as H is a gas. Most boys, not to mention girls, are full of it and the infection has been known to spread to some school- masters. Gas is an important constituent in the operation of internal com- bustion engines if you can get it, but not this kind of gas. Engine gas you put in a tank and is a compound of H. In this form it has violent reactions as the housewife discovers when she uses it to light the stove. Other compounds — [Page Twenty-One] Brentwood College Magazine HYDROGEN DIOXIDE (2) In this form H is a bleaching agent of hair. Consider the practical applications of this reaction and the appalling consequences that might ensue in the absence of this indispensable gas. The supply of blondes would be seriously impaired. The Misses Grable, Veronica Lake et al. would be out of a job, the U.S.O. would be forced to close its doors and the morale of the American forces would receive such a staggering blow that the success of the allied arms in the present war would be seriously jeopardized if not permanently stultified. In this reaction a perceptible odor is given forth and is a source of never failing interest and joy to boys during the laboratory period. If chemical students were deprived of the innocent diversion obtainable from this experiment, school morale would undoubtedly suffer to the possible extent of losing the next rugger game. And so our erudite author expands his theme through all the vista of human knowledge and experience. One of his most significant sections deals with the teaching of that subject known to the layman as History, and in that seat of cul- ture, the Parliament Buildings of British Columbia, Canada, as Social Studies. We much regret that consideration of space prevents us from giving further examples of the Professor ' s ripe scholarship and global observation. It is reported that his monumental work has been most favorably and even enthusi- astically received by our Department of Education though we understand its reception has been less favorable in the rather outmoded centres of learning at Oxford and Cambridge, England. HYDROGEN SULPHIDE (3) NOTES 1 2 3 The answer is 5. See Appendix p. 2843. See Appendix p. 2857. [Page Twenty ' Two] Brentwood College Magazine PlCI MANI4 I FOUND MYSELF floating through the air. There were lights to the right of me, lights to the left of me; green lights, red lights, and lights of every other colour imaginable — dazzling and vivid before my eyes. I tried to think, but my brain was in a daze. I seemed to hear the murmur of soft voices. I rubbed my eyes and listened intently but could detect nothing but this faint murmuring combined with blinding colours. Then, all at once, my hands grasped a seemingly firm piece of matter and I hung on for dear life. I could see no bottom to this object and my arms were getting tired. I was going to fall! I WAS GOING TO FALL This thought was racing through my mind as my fingers began to lose their hold, then, as suddenly as I had grasped the object, I had lost it and was falling through endless fathoms of space. At last, instead of floating through the air with blinding lights and the accompanying murmur of the unseen voices, I found myself on a grassy knoll with a rainbow background. All around me were tiny little fairies, their blue dresses fluttering in the breeze and their silver wings glistening in the golden sun. They were singing a song that, to my mind, was enchanting. I strove to rise but found myself held down by some unknown force. Of a sudden, I heard a great rumbling noise in the distance, which became louder and louder until my eardrums were almost breaking. I looked around but could see nothing. The fairies were scampering in all directions. In a few moments I found I was utterly alone and completely powerless to oppose whomsoever or whatsoever might be the cause of the unidentified noise. While in this state, I became con- scious of many little specks — thousands of little specks, as far away as the eye could see. They were moving closer, emitting loud booming noises as they approached my direction. Instinctively, I closed my eyes. When next I opened them, it was to see millions of tiny beagled-eyed demons crowding about me. In their hands they carried pitchforks. The leader of the band screeched an order and they all rushed at me with their weapons. In alarm, I put my hands over my eyes and held my breath. I could feel the quick, piercing jabs. Suddenly, the gates of Heaven loomed before my eyes. Drifting through, I rested my tired body on a billowy cloud. My mind was at ease and I lay there blissfully content. It seemed I had only been resting a few moments when a great gust of wind came along, blowing the cloud onward at a fair rate. As the wind and the speed of the cloud increased, I became panic-stricken and screamed and yelled at the top of [Page Twenty -Three} Brentwood College Magazine my voice, but to no avail. Then, all of a sudden, the cloud stopped dead and I shot forward like a rocket. Ahead of me I could see a circular shaped object and, as I neared it, I saw that the surface was very rugged. Could this be the moon? Its contour and aspect much resembled what I had read and seen in story books. I landed on this strange object. Was I the first person to reach the moon? I was! I WAS I jumped for joy and, to my utter astonishment, I rose a good one hundred feet, then descended. As soon as I had touched the surface I immediately rose again to the same height as before and descended with like speed. Was this to continue perpetually? I couldn ' t stop! I COULDN ' T STOP Intuitively, without hope of response, I shouted for help and was amazed to learn that my cry had attracted a most strange looking man — I call him this, since man is what he most closely resembled. I appealed to him for help and he replied that he would stop my jumping only if I promised him I wouldn ' t do it again. I promised, and immediately he pulled a nearby lever that had somehow escaped my notice. It occurred to me that this must be the man-in-the-moon. He told me to follow him and led me to a rock where he pushed a button which caused about five square feet of ground to open up before us. There was a winding stairway which he commanded me to descend. Following him for about ten minutes we came into a big room of which the fourth wall was circular and made of glass. He told me that this was the room from which he shone the light down on Mother Earth far below. I looked out and could see a remote object a great distance away. Apparently this was Earth! Without further comment he said it was just about time to turn on the light, and crossed over to the opposite wall and turned a switch. Instantly the wall lighted up with a phosphorescent glow which shone through the glass window. Then, turning suddenly, the man-in-the-moon asked if I should like to live with him, adding in a menacing tone that, whether I should like to or not, such was to be my fate. As he advanced toward me, I swiftly ran for the stairway and darted up the stairs with him close at my heels. Fortunately the exit in the rock was easily found. With gathering speed I emerged and rushed across the rugged surface. Reaching the edge of the planet, I leaped into space . . . and Raymond of the Rangers took the puck from behind his own net and crossed the blue line — a pass to McRae who skates down the ice — he ' s right in front of the net — he shoots — it ' s a GOAL!!! Score is 4 for the Rangers and 2 for the Cubs. Funny, I thought, I was certain the score was one all a few seconds ago. [Page Twenty-Four] Brentwood College Magazine Chapel, Sunday, June 20th, 1943 HE END of another school year is naturally a time for taking stock of our- selves. Some of you are looking forward to a new life, new friends, fresh interests. Others are looking forward, with mixed feelings no doubt, to returning here next September. One and all have reached a milestone and when we reach a milestone we sit down, take a breather and look back along the road we have travelled. This school has now reached its twentieth birthday and as we look back over those years we think, not so much of past Headmasters or staff or of changes in buildings or routine but of the Old Boys — their successes, their strivings and their failings. All that they did or strove to do make up the sum total of what Brentwood is now. You are the school. What you do and think and say — these are making the Brentwood of tomorrow. Not your attainments only. It is not given to all to do the 100 in ten seconds or to swim 50 yards in 25 4 5 seconds, or to gain a form prize or a special prize in any subject; these are all excellent in their way but do not forget what the 1st XV owes to the second XV, do not forget that the prize winners would not have reached their standards were it not for the competition of those lower in Form. No, each and every one of you is doing something to make or mar. The prizes given yesterday are rewards for effort; symbols, if you like. I like to think of them also as symbols of the strivings of those whom, in no derogatory sense, I might term the also rans. We are not all equally gifted, we cannot all be prize winners. The question is; What have you done with your one talent? The school is yet young, traditions are being built. All are helping to build or tear down — there is no static state. Look back then over your time here. If you are taking away prizes or trophies, that is good. The real question is; What are you leaving behind? If your thoughts have been: What reward? What renown? What do I get? then you have failed here and are leaving nothing for those who follow you regardless of the prizes you may be taking with you. You may remember that, in making the award of the Yarrow Shield and Medal yesterday, I referred to this award as our best material prize. We have a greater and more valuable prize to offer and every boy is eligible for it and any number may win it. That prize is the lesson of unselfishness. If you have learnt that lesson you are taking away the best we have to offer and are leaving [Page Twenty-Five] Brentwood College Magazine so much behind. It does not fall to the lot of many of us to make great sacrifices. It is chiefly in the little things of life that we can make use of this gift. The boy who, through misjudgment, has run out somebody at cricket, and goes out himself to allow the other to have another knock, the boy who stays over from a week-end leave to represent the school in a swimming meet are but two of the many little acts of unselfishness that one may notice. I am not according any special praise to such actions; they should be the natural attitude of mind in such circumstances. Yes, it is in the little things that we shall be called upon to use our talents. If I may quote a verse, familiar, I am sure, to some of you: Alas then it seems that our glory Weighs less in their thoughts, Than our old homely acts And the long ago commonplace facts Of our lives, held by us as scarce part of our story And rated as nought. Unselfishness in the little things; with this goes the power of giving happiness to those around you and the right to hand on the torch in undiminished brightness. To those leaving I would like to quote another verse: At the noonday in the bustle of man ' s worktime, Greet the unseen with a cheer. Strive and thrive I Cry — Speed, fight on, fare over There as here. To those returning will be given fresh opportunities for service, fresh opportunities for overcoming difficulties for rising again after being knocked down, fresh opportunities for learning the lessons of unselfishness and for making Brentwood a better place for your having been here. [Page Twenty -Six] Brentwood College Magazine MANY PARENTS and friends of the school gathered to take part in the closing celebrations of Brentwood ' s twentieth year. Commander Kingscote, R.C.N. , conducted an inspection of the sea cadet corps and spoke highly of the smartness and efficiency of the corps, especially in view of the fact that it had been operating for only ten months. The inspection of the cadets was followed by a march past, platoon drill, and by classes in seamanship and signalling. At 3:30, in the school gymnasium, the headmaster reviewed the work and activities of the past year and gave high praise to the staff and boys for a good year of conscientious effort in every department of school life. He expressed his conviction the work of the school had in no way suffered from the general feeling of unrest — rather the reverse. He felt that the boys had realized more fully the necessity for good scholastic standing and had worked well to attain this end. In games the school had done its best and had taken its defeats without recriminations. Following this address, Commander Ketchum, educational director of the Royal Canadian Naval College, stressed the privilege and responsibility of each and every boy of carrying on the traditions that they had helped to establish at Brentwood. He stressed, too, the undoubted importance of an all round cultural education even in this specialized and mechanical age, urging them to equip themselves mentally for the post-war period. Prizes for work and games were presented by Mrs. J. M. Grant, wife of Captain Grant of the Naval College. Miss Gillian Scott-Moncrieff presented a corsage bouquet to Mrs. Grant. Tea was then served on the school verandah to some 250 guests. PRIZE LIST FORM PRIZES — Remove, G. C. d ' Easum; Grade 10, C. S. Neame; Grade 1 1, R. M. T. Butler; Grade 12, R. G. Lammers. SPECIAL PRIZES — Angus prize for science, T. A. Hiam; Curtis prize for mathematics, D. F. Homer-Dixon; Williams prize for languages, P. M. Birch- Jones; Scott-Moncrieff prize for English; C. L. Graham; Crease prize for art, R. E. Walker; chapel reading, J. A. McClean; manual-training prize, G. C. Holland; hobby prize, A. E. Levy. [Page Twentu-Seven) Brentwood College Magazine GAMES — Senior tennis doubles, J. A. McClean and P. McRae; senior tennis singles, P. McRae; junior tennis doubles, R. F. Ley and G. W. Wood; junior tennis singles, G. W. Wood. Sailing race, skipper, C. E. Jukes; crew, C. S. Neame. Senior sculling, J. E. Schinbein; junior sculling, R. E. Ley. Senior badminton doubles, J. A. McClean and A. W. Calhoun; senior badminton singles, A. W. Calhoun; junior badminton doubles, R. E. Ley and B. Scott; junior badminton singles, R. E. Ley. Senior squash racquets, J. A. McClean; junior squash racquets, G. W. Woods. Shooting cup, J. A. McClean. Senior cross-country, A. W. Calhoun; junior cross-country, P. L. McCulloch; 100 yards challenge cup, W. F. Pinckard; intermediate challenge cup, R. G. Lewis; senior challenge cup, Victor Ludorum, A. W. Calhoun and W. F. Pinckard. HOUSE CUPS — Cricket (Mrs. Oliver) , Lower House; rugby (Capt. Levien) , Lower House; tennis (Mrs. Privett) , Upper House; rowing (Mrs. Heme), Upper House; shooting (Mrs. Parr), Upper House; inter-house (Symons) , Lower House; Yarrow shield and medal, C. E. Jukes. i i i Three prefects stood upon the float And looked upon a sailing boat. How nice a trip upon the water, But boys we really shouldn ' t ought-a. With stealth they pushed the vessels forth And sailed away toward the North. And all was joy and peace serene Until, of course, the unforeseen — A storm arose to their amaze And drove them swiftly into May ' s. Nor could they venture forth again So strong the force of wind and rain. Young Peter saw their sorry plight And welcomed them from out the night; Offered his car for the homeward drive, And no one saw the lads arrive. Next evening when the tea-bell rang Another culprit joined the gang. And down to Creed ' s the foursome went To sail again with sweet content. [ Page Twenty-Eight] Brentwood College Magazine But once again the fates oppose And from the West a storm arose. Soon, driven along on a running tide Great waves rose up on every side. At last, at May ' s, the foursome saw Two tiny dots upon the shore. Into the bay they slowly glide To tie up to the jetty ' s side. With smartness learned of Navy lore They towed the boats from off the shore Into the storm of wind and tide Oh! what a rough and rainy ride! With rudder jammed and motor dumb The boats seemed bound for Kingdom Come Until, as said in verse before, They used their heads and took to oar. At last, with motor running free, The four sat down in cheerful glee, Until they found with growing wrath Their boat was just a floating bath. The storm had grown from worse to worser, Creed phoned the news to Frank the Bursar; And A. CP. in righteous ire Was flying about in night attire. And here we draw a cautious veil And bring to an end our stirring tale How all were saved by the nautical knowledge Instilled and acquired at Brentwood College. [Page Twenty-Nine] Brentwood College Magazine Qtd Sot JVotz± AN illuminated Honour Roll has been placed in the school chapel con- taining, to date, more than two hundred names of Old Boys serving with Canadian, British and American Forces in various theatres of war. Arranged alphabetically, the scroll is in a temporary frame so designed that additions may be made as required. Ten small red swords — replicas of the sword of St. Michael — mark the names of the following who have been killed on active service: J. P. Campbell 1930-1932 A. H. Coulter 1929-1931 R. C. Field 1934-1938 B. A. Hanbury 1925-1928 B. Harvey 1935-1938 S. P. Marlatt 1926-1929 R. C. Proctor 1925-1928 D. E. Stewart _ 1929-1930 C. M. B. Symons 1932-1937 L. H. Wilkinson . 1929-1933 Others notably listed are: C. A. Mayhew 1931-1932 Missing since June B. A. Mitchell 1926-1930 Prisoner-of-War. N. Money 1923-1924 Reported Missing E. A. A. deP ' encier 1924-1927 Prisoner-of-War. Many have won decorations and been mentioned in dispatches: Lt. -Commander J. H. Stubbs, R.C.N., was awarded the D.S.O. for his outstanding work when a Nazi submarine was sunk by the H.M.C.S. Assini- boine, then under his command. Lt. R. Bell, R.C.N.V.R., was awarded the D.S.C. for coolness and devotion to duty in the face of heavy and sustained air attacks on a convoy to Russia. Sub-Lieut. E. M. Chadwick, R.C.N., mentioned in dispatches, displayed great coolness and skill throughout the long period of attacks under difficult conditions. He proved himself to be capable of rapid and accurate thinking, and through his calmness maintained a complete sense of confidence in the anti-submarine team, the success of whose work contributed to the destruction of the enemy U-boat. Squadron Leader E. M. (Ted) Williams cited for valuable work on convoy patrols received the Air Force Cross and the D.F.C. He carried out 187 sorties over the North Atlantic. [Page Thirty) Brentwood College Magazine For bringing in his badly damaged bomber and crew after a raid over Germany, Wing Commander T. C. Weir received the D.F.C. Lieut. W. J. Barrett-Lennard, R.C.N.V.R., was aboard the corvette Morden which effected the rescue of 194 survivors from a torpedoed Canadian mer- chantman. Ronald Scott-Moncrieff, M.D., of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps overseas, has received his Majority. Roger Wilson, M.D., F.R.C.S., has joined the Royal Army Medical Corps overseas. Michael Allan, serving with the Royal Canadian Engineers overseas, has been promoted to the rank of Captain, as has Hoadley Mitchell, who is serving with the United States Army Air Force. Flt.-Lt. V. G. Stavrakov who, in 1931, served as assistant chief engineer with the Wilkins North Pole expedition, is again in the far north. The latest news was of him teaching Russian folk-songs to his colleagues in the R.C.A.F. at an Alaskan air base. Sgt. Pilot James Asselstine has made a good recovery from the serious injuries suffered on active service in England. As we go to press we hear that he leaps into matrimony next week. We wish him every happiness. We record the untimely death, as the result of a logging accident, of Bishop Fenwick Wilson, who left us a year ago. After completing his year at the U.B.C. he accepted a few weeks ' employment with a logging company near his home on Salt Spring Island while awaiting his call into the R.C.A.F. Brentwood Old Boys were most prominent at the new Royal Canadian Naval College, Esquimalt, B.C. A Lt. Cmdr. G. H. Davidson, R.C.N. , was Executive Officer, while A Lt. Cmdr. J. R. Genge and Sub-Lt. A. W. Gillespie, both of the R.C.N.V.R., filled the offices of Navigation Officer and Sports Officer respectively. Three Old Boys were in the Senior Term class: Cadets A. R. Macdonald, P. G. May, J. A. Angus. Two others, Cadets A. Cavenagh and A. Fox, were in the Junior Term class. A Captain J. M. Grant, R.C.N., one time master of Brentwood and a present member of its Board of Directors, is the Commanding Officer of the new Naval College. i i i The Old Brentonians ' Association has every reason to be proud of the appointment of Logan Mayhew (1928-1931) to the Board of Directors of the College. It is our wish that he will enjoy many years of useful service in his new capacity. Many Old Boys have visited the school during the past year; many others have written fairly often. News of the whereabouts of Old Brentonians is always welcome. It enables us to keep them in touch with the school. [Page Thirty-One] Brentwood College Magazine MY FIRST OP By F. O. L G. Gillespie, R.C.A.F., July, 1943 Get in your kite, the O.C. said, Get in and get it started, But the Navigator ' s still in bed, I answered broken hearted. Don ' t be a clot, was the reply. For gosh sake wake him up And don ' t forget to tell him why Before you take him up. We finally got aboard the crate And had our tasks in hand, I taxied at a fearful rate And bogged it down in sand. The tractor came at last to help, I opened up full bore, O ' er the engines ' roar was heard a yelp And an 1 irk was looking sore. I ' d 2 pranged his foot which I hadn ' t seen But hadn ' t time to stop For the 3 ACP was flashing a Green, Which meant I had to hop. The take-off was a bag of thrills, The props were in course 4 pitch I ' d forgotten to close the starboard gills And the mixture was not in rich. Shouts of damn and what the hell ? Came clearly through the phones, Poor Nav., he didn ' t feel too well, I could tell so by the moans. [Page Thirty-Two] Brentwood College Magazine By pulling this and pushing that At last we cleared the field, And setting course for Dogundcat Our fate was surely sealed. The Navigator in the back Was plotting out his course And could be heard the click, click, click Of key transmitting morse. In two hours ' time with target sighted I came in for the blitz, Flares and searchlights quickly lighted Were manned by Schultz and Fritz, We swooped in low with lots of speed And 2 pranged the rotten Huns, Of blood and death I sowed the seed, Twas deafening with the guns. One gun, two, three guns jammed; 0 Lord, we ' ve had it now, Throttles for ' ard I quickly rammed And escaped I don ' t know how. And then at once an engine cut And we were miles from base, I don ' t know if we ' ll make it, but I ' ve heard of a grimmer case. The ' plane refused to maintain height So something had to go, To make the craft a bit more light Or back to base we ' d row. Oil and petrol were a saviour So I couldn ' t let them out, And judging by the Nav. ' s behaviour He read my mind without. Before he ' d time to even think 1 jettisoned his hatch, And down he plunged towards the drink, I thought he ' d met his match. [Page Thirty-Three] Brentwood College Magazine The aircraft kept on losing height And I began to wonder If I ' d return to base all right Without a-going under. I shot o ' er waves and saw the beach And felt a surge of joy, Now surely base was in my reach, Five miles judging by the buoy. I landed midst a sheet of rain And noticed through the floor The remnants of a previous ' plane I ' d pranged the day before. While knocking down my eighteenth beer A voice came from behind, Now who in hell d ' you think is here? I couldn ' t say from mind. But when I turned and saw the chap I stared when he began to talk, Good thing I had that second map, Going west I thumbed a stork. There he was, the Nav. again As fit as you or me, Which only goes to show the sane That man ' s not e ' er at sea. A record of that wizard flight Is written in a book, So if you don ' t believe I ' m right Put on your specs and look! Amen. 1. An irk is a slang expression for groundcrew. 2. Prang generally means smash up or ruin. 3. ACP — Aerodrome Control Pilot. 4. Pitch — Setting of the airscrew blades. [Page Thirty-Four J