Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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We congratulate Mr. Richardson on obtaining his B,Sc. in Economics at London University. T. D. P. Trott this year won the Junior Tennis Champion- ship, and the Berger Cup, a very good performance for which we congratulate him. We should like to thank Mr. Cyril Clemens for his gift of Mark Twain ' s Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn to the school library. This term marks a new epoch in the history of the S. G. S., as a Boarding School has been started. We believe that the boarders have thoroughly enjoyed their first term, quite apart from the practical advantages to be derived from supervised homework and extra tuition. On June the 19th the Parents Association arranged a dance at the school under the patronage of the Colonial Secretary, the Hon. A. G. Grantham, and Mrs. Grantham. It was well attended and was voted a great success by all concerned. On Thursday, November 5th, the members of the Cult A heard an organ recital given by Mr. Robin Tucker. Tea was provided first in the Headmasters house by Mrs. Booker, and the society then adjourned to the Pembroke Parish Church. Mr. Tucker played a selection from the works of eighteenth and nineteenth century composers which was much appreciated by all who heard it. Our thanks are due to Mr. Edmund Gibbons for another gift to the School. Mr. Gibbons, who has one son still at the S. G. S., and whose elder son, after a successful career here, is doing well at Ridley College, is well-known as one of our bene- factors. W e owe to him the concrete practice pitch which has proved invaluable, and now he has added to his previous kind- ness by giving us some concrete slots for Soccer goal-posts and net-ball posts. We are sure that they will be appreciated by everyone. o MATCH RESULTS. School Matches. Oct. 23rd. 1st. XI. V. The Staff Home Lost 1- -4 Nov. 10th. 1st. XI. v. The Monarch Boys ... Home Won 10- -2 Nov. 13th. 1st. XI. V. Dockyard School Home Lost 1- -2 Nov. 19th. 1st. XI. V. The S, G. S. Old Boys Home Lost 0- -5 Nov. 2nd. 2nd XI. V. Whitney Institute Av ay Lost 1- -3 3.

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The holiday of a Schoolmaster, or at any rate so I find, is quite different from that of most men. Perhaps because the time set aside for holidays is longer than most or because our work is, after all particularly fascinating, we do not seem able or anxious to get away from Schools when we have the chance. This Summer in England I divided my time between visiting Schools and interviewing and selecting staff for the S. G. S. The interviews were many and the correspondence long and arduous, but I think that all will agree that the result has been extremely satisfactory. In Mr. Rogers, Mr. Frewen and Mr. Goolden I feel that we have additions to the Saltus team who have already proved their worth and that the choic e we made has been amply vindicated. I visited many well-known Preparatory Schools, Public Schools including Christ ' s Hospital, Canford, Eastbourne Col- lege and Rossall ; and the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge where I was well entertained by genial and unpretentious dignitaries. At Eastbourne College I found Glyn Gilbert (C. S.) who lias made a good position for himself in the School and carried off a History Prize. At Rossall, where I spent the night, I had breakfast with Mac Paschal, Bill Hallett, and other Old Boys. An account of their doings will be found under the Old Boys Notes in this issue. Paschal and Hallett look like making athletes of high standing; both are already representing their School in various sports and hold responsible positions. All in all I breakfasted, lunched and dined with Bermudians and motored with them too — and when it was all over I was very glad to return to Bermuda and take up again my work in the School amongst those in whom my interest really lies. R. E. E. B. o School Notes. We have heard from Mr. Profit at Harvard, where he is working hard, but not so hard that he cannot find time for sport also. Mr. Linton has written from England to say that he is very fit after his adventurous yacht trip. He still shows a very keen interest in the affairs of Saltus Grammar School. Mr. Robin Tucker has joined the staif this term to take charge of the music in the school. There has already been an improvement in the singing, and we confidently hope that it will continue to improve. 2

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House Matches. Oct. 20th. Darrell beat Watlington 4-3 Oct. 27th. Buttcrfield beat Saltus 2-0 Nov. 3rd. Butterfield beat Watlington 5-0 Nov. 9th. Darrell beat Saltus 9-2 Nov. 16th. Darrell and Butterfield drew 1-1 Nov. 17th. Watlington beat Saltus 2-0 o Old Boys News. This term we have news from both continents of the success of old boys of the S. G. S. First of all our congratulations are due to B. Marriott for winning a Rhodes Scholarship. From Rossall we hear from W. C. H. Hallett, who has ob- tained his first XV colours, and from L. Vorley, who still shows a keen interest in the affairs of the S. G. S. I. S. Outerbridge has been doing well at Andover Academy and has been chosen to play in the Junior Varsity Soccer XI. K. K. Brown has won a $1,000 scholarship at Avon Farm School, Conn., U. S. A. John Watlington has won the Ridley College senior cross country run over a seven miles course. He is carrying on a family tradition, as his elder brother won this race in 1934 and 1935. G. C. A. Gilbert has won the Thornton Junior History Prize at Eastbourne College, and has gained his Junior Cricket XI colours. Ewing Tucker writes from Sherborne to say that he is get- ting on well and enjoying himself. 0 Inspection by H. E. The Governor. On Monday, the 19th of October, the school was honoured y the visit of His Excellency the Governor of Bermuda. On his :arrival His Excellency inspected a Guard of Honour, composed of Cadets, Scouts and Cubs, drawn up on two sides of the parade-ground. He proceeded from there to the Headmaster ' s house and met the Trustees of the school, while the boys and masters returned to the form-rooms and went on with the regular work. Later His Excellency came round the school and inspected the forms individually. He displayed a real interest in the work, and enquired particularly of a number of boys 4