Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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20 Ambition rallied its forces strongly to rebut by a substantial majority the stigma of vice. March 2. — Debate on the Motion, That Free Trade means better trade. iProposer:»— J. Adanis. Opposer: — H. P. Malloy. Third: — F. J. Leseur. Fourth: — T. N. Fall. The greatest benefit to mankind, in general would, it was claimed result under a system in which all countries were free to produce to the maximum those things which they were best fitted by nature to produce, and to exchange them without hindrance; and many others of the classical arguments were adduced. The Opposition was sympathetic, but maintained that while the world followed the competitive system free trade was impracticable; the protection of its food supply and industries was a nation ' s first line of defence. The Mo- tion was defeated by two votes. There was an unusually good attendance at this debate, and it has been suggested that some of the junior element were attracted by the mistaken notion that some facilities for free trade at the school shop were contemplated. March 30. — Debate with the B. H. S. on the Motion, That the Athlete is of more use to the community than the Scholar. Proposer:— H. P. Malloy. Opposer: — Miss J. Motyer. Third: — Miss M. Osborne. Fourth: — J. Adams. Mens s ' ana in corpore sano: The Proposers stressed the impor- tance of physical fitness and self-discipline, and viewed sport as an asset in social intercourse, and as a generator of in- ternational understanding and goodwill. The Opposers did not deny to the athlete his place in the scheme of things, but above him they elevated the scholar as the superior being whose contribution was constructive, and who guided mankind along the path of progress: where there is no vis- ion, the people perish. The voting showed that the House very definitely preferred brains to brawn. I ... . .

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21 Most of the other members of the Society have made their con- tributions in debate from time to time. OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR, 1938 30. President: Mr. J. H. Kerry. Secretary: F. Duffey. Committee: J. P. Motyer, H. P. Malloy, J. Adams, F. J. Leseur, and F. Duffey (ex-officio) . Bermuda Trading Company ' ' Everything for yourself and your home under one roof Complete lines of Clothing, Shoes, Furniture, Floor Coverings, Frigidaires and Philco or RCA Victor Radios OUR EXPERTS ARE ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE JUST CALL 1154 ST. GEORGE ' S HAMILTON SOMERSET Phone 9137 Phone 1164-1154 Phone 8144