Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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This year we are going to make all self-respecting bull ' s- eyes develop squints, boxing is providing an outlet to the feel- ings of the more pugnacious, and a varied programme will be produced if the drill retains its present high standard. There was a good turnout on Armistice Day, when the Cadets paraded in front of the Cenotaph with the War Veterans. 0 — — — Scout sand Cubs. By L. J. P. A very successful troop camp was held on Trunk Island during the first week in July, and we are very grateful to its owners for the loan of the site. The Patrol System was em- ployed throughout, and we feel that perhaps we are the pioneers of better camping in Bermuda, since this is the first tim,e that a separate troop camp has been held with each patrol responsible for its own existence in cooking, discipline, camp site, wood, water, etc. This should develop their self-reliance and initiative. The whole troop assembled for bathing parades, games, sing- songs, prayers, and a Church Parade at Bailey ' s Bay on the Sunday. We welcomed the Headmaster, parents and friends on visitor ' s day. We are very grateful indeed for gifts of food and the loan of boats, without which our enterprise must have been a failure. It was disappointing that the International Jamboree at Washington had to be postponed owing to infantile paralysis, but it is possible that some of our troop of thirty-four will have another such opportunity soon. Besides the full Scout Troop, we also have a keen and vigorous Wolf Cub Pack of thirty-six members, all busy passing first and second star tests. Soon perhaps the weird shrieks and jungle calls emanating from various parts of the grounds will have some semblance of meaning. The crouching figures will be in uniform, and as far as they are concerned, life will begin at 3.40. The next step is the formation of a Rover Crew. This will surely be possible in view of the fact that scouting all over the island is taking on a new lease of life. o The Gardening Club. By H. R. This term has seen further developments in the Gardening Club. Not only has the number of members increased (despite the competition of still newer activities) but the club is now a 5

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Competition, which was run on the knockout system, was in- teresting ' and successful, the Cup again being won by Butter- field. Colours were awarded to Roach, Vorley, E. L. Gibbons, Gilbert and Moniz. A few days after the end of term a school eleven played against the touring St. Andrew ' s College Team. The visitoi-s were victorious by six wickets, but such games against older and more experienced players are very good for our boys. Towards the end of last term efforts were made to en- courage the boys to improve their swimming. A few of the boys were coached by Mr. W. Brooks (v ho once defeated Desjardins) at the Princess Pool, and judging by the progress made, it is regrettable that more did not avail themselves of the opportunity. At the beginning of the term an inter-scholastic meet was held under the auspices of the B. A. A., and Saltus were second in the Boy ' s division. The following week we held our Inter-House Competition, and Watlington won the Shield. Three old colours, N. H. Williams (Capt..), K. Young, and E. L. Gibbons, formed the nucleus round which the school foot- ball eleven has been built this term. So far they have shown great promise as a team. With a strong defence behind them, the forwards are improving in combination and general effec- tiveness. Tennis is being resumed this year, and it is hoped that many will avail themselves of the excellent coaching of Mr. Beasley. 0 The Cadet Corps. By J. H. A. L. William the Conqueror ' s feelings at Hastings must have resembled in a marked degree those of No. 1 Platoon at the Ber- muda Cadet Corps Camp, at Warwick this year, when they collected six out of a possible eight awards. They won the Platoon Shooting Cup and the Platoon Games Cup; Corporal Gilbert won the Cup for the Best Senior Cadet and the Cup for the Best Individual Shot; Sergeant Paschal was second in the shooting, and Lance-Corporal Vallis was not far behind. All three gained their efficiency badges. There always seemed to be vast quantities of food to be eaten, and this formed a solid basis for a healthy outdoor life. There was drill every morn- ing, and in the afternoon there was always cricket and swim- ming. The Governor seemed to be well satisfied when he made his annual inspection. We were pleased to welcome the Head- master, who was also able to view everything with the seasoned eye of an old soldier. 4

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self-governing body, run on business-like lines. A managing committee allots ground, fixes and collects rents, buys and sells seed, arranges for the daily help and supervision of younger members, and is now beginning to purchase the Club ' s own tools out of its own revenues. It is hoped in this way to give the boys some idea of the economic as well as the technical facts and diffi- culties of small scale agriculture, in addition to providing them with a pleasant and healthy hobby. The Society feels the loss of some of its senior members, notably S. M. Paschal, D. L. C. R. Todd, W. C. Hallett, and G. Gilbert; but our good wishes follow them, and with Tennyson we feel that — Meanwhile, some new talent has revealed itself, and new members are coming forward to fill the gaps in our ranks. Up to the time of going to Press three meetings have been held:— Sept. 30. — Election of Office? . Oct. 17. — Debate on the Motion, That in the opinion of this House Membership of the Cadets should be Compul- sory for all School boys of Bermuda between the ages of fourteen and sixteen. Proposed by F. G. Lines. Opposed by T. Adams. Third Speaker, H. C. E. Masters. Fourth Speaker, L. Vorley. There also spoke: I. Outerbridge, L. Crawley, E. L. Gibbons, and W. R. Kempe. The Motion was defeated. Oct. 31. — Impromptu Speeches. L. Vorley spoke on (a) Bermuda is a Fool ' s Paradise; (b) Competitive examinations should be abolished. F. G. Lines spoke on (a) Everybody should wear top-hats on Sundays ; (b) Man is descended from the Ape; (c) Every school boy should learn Arabic. J. H. K. transplanted human worth Will bloom to profit otherwhere. 6