Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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T. M. Adams spoke on (a) There are better fish in the sea than ever came out of it; (b) Civilisation will be wiped out in ten years. J. Outerbridge spoke on, Men are slaves from the time they are born. H. C. E. Masters spoke on, A dog is a man ' s best friend. Officers for the Xmas Term 1935. President : Mr. J. H. Kerry Secretary : L. Vorley. Committee: T. M. Adams, F. G. Lines, I. Outer- bridge, D. Lindsay, and L. Vorley (ex-officio.) G. S. C. T. Football having been resumed in the Christmas term, and the demand upon the time of the masters and boys having been therefore reduced, it was considered desirable to foster and develop new activities which might promote an interest in cultural pursuits. Apart from the intensification of interest in still-existing established activities, a notable advance has been made by the creation of a new group. The chief objective is to awaken in boys a realization of the possibilities of enjoyment and recreation that lie in what are called cultural pursuits. No course in culture is being at- tempted, nor a laborious acquisition of facts concerning the fine arts. Since art is largely a matter of ideas, information by it- self can never replace the necessity for individual thought. We shall confine ourselves to a minimum of formal instruction, and try rather to point out certain fields of exploration that may awake artistic curiosity or enthusiasm, and furnish the material from which individual appreciation is derived. Much can be done along these lines in play-reading and dramatics,, music and singing, and carefully selected expeditions to places and events of topical and technical interest. Our first attempt was a reading on the stage of the; Merchant of Venice, in collaboration with the High School ; both readings, the first at home, the second as guests of the High School were voted a great success by the participants, an enthusiasm that is not wholly attributable to the excellent teas, that topped off the performances. We have since visited the printing works of The Colonist where we were given inside information about the chief source of news in Bermuda. 7

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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

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The World To-Day Club. By H. R. In a day-school of this size the number of activities which can be successfully carried on is obviously limited, and it was therefore with some trepidation that the formation of a Club for the discussion of everyday events throughout the world was suggested. However, the constant interest shown by many boys seemed to indicate that such a club might be successful. A preliminary meeting was held earlier in the term, and the title World Today Club was suggested. It was further decided to hold meetings for the reading of papers and for informed dis- cussions each Monday afternoon. Unfortunately other events have interfered somewhat with the programme and many would- be members are claimed by football on that day, but the half- dozen or so regular members shew keen interest. If sufficient time can be found, it is hoped shortly to start a junior section for Lower School Boys . o The New Lunch Room and School Store. There was a time when lunch was a picnic affair, when we sat us down in companies on the grass, and left ash cans filled with the fragments. No longer now this al fresco bolt for in- digestion; we refect with decorum and leisure. The library has been converted into a lunch room, furnished with six handsome unpolished cedar tables, the generous gift of Mr. Hereward Watlington. These have been arranged to give a suggestion of hall and later we hope to have benches in the appropriate style. It is now possible to buy simple nourishing hot meals, carefully and efficiently planned and supervised by Mrs. Booker, and the innovation has been found popular and convenient by those attending. In addition, there is a beginning of what may develop into a tuck shop, and the way is being paved with orange peel and chocola te paper. Here boys may purchase fruit, chocolate and sweets for which there is a great demand. The new scheme has gone into effect only this term, and is already playing to capacity houses. o The Thanks of the School. Every member of the school appreciates immensely the complete redecoration of the building which was carried out by Mr. Jack King during the Summer Vacation. The general effect 8