Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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22 Oct. 31. — Debate on the motion: ' ' That the best lessons are not learned from books ' Proposer: A. J. Motyer Opposer: T. N. Fall Third: D. E. Campbell Fourth: S. M. Greenman The motion was carried. Nov. 14. — Debate on the motion: ' ' That man ' s modern dress should be radically reformed. Proposer: H. P. Watlington Opposer: H. C. D. Cox Third: D. J. Rutherford Fourth: H. A. Leseur The motion was defeated. Jan. 23. — Hat debate. Each member made one or more im- promptu speeches. Among the subjects were these : — Horses should wear rubber shoes. He laughs longest who laughs last. Slates and pencils should be used to save paper. Why are trees green? Education should not be compulsory. Should the school drinking fountains supply ginger beer? Bicycles should be abolished. Feb. ?? — Secret debate behind closed doors; and the windows were closed too. Names of speakers: A close secret. Result: The atmosphere was appalling. March 20. — Debate with Whitney Institute on the motion: That man has no control over his own destiny. Proposer: H. C. D. Cox (S) Opposer :Miss D. A. Outer- bridge (W) Third: D. Divall (W) Fourth: D. Rutherford (S) The motion was defeated. Officers for the Year 194041 President Mr. J. H. Kerry Secretary S. M. Greenman Committee: A. J. Motyer, T. N. Fall, D. E. Campbell, H. A. Leseur. H. P. Watlington and S. M. Greenman (ex-offic ' o). J. H. K.

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21 the greatest of interest that we met to see the film Rebecca. ' ' The acting of all the cast met with the most profound approval, while the scenery throughout was also superb. Our next outing was to the Agricultural Station. Here we were met by Mr. Russell, who first gave us a short history of the station, teUing us how it was organized and run, and what pui pose it had to fulfil. We then made a tour of the grounds, accompanied by Mr. Russell, who explained any questions that arose. Our thanks for his kindness was voiced at the end bv the secretary. . A visit of lasting interest was paid to the society by Dr. Moore of the Biological Station. The few that were present were well rewarded by an interesting account of ocean currents and marine life. At the end of Dr. Moore showed us a moael that he had made of the Biological Station ' s reseaich boat the ' ' Culver, which was made correct in every detail. On the evening of the twenty-ninth of January, Cult A, through the kindness of Mrs. Witheford, attended the first per- formance of the Censorship players at the Bermudiana Hotel, where three one-act plays were presented to a very appreciative audience; the plays were Villa For Sale, The Dear Departed and the Twelve Pound Look. On May the fifteenth we saw the second performance of the Censorship players, which again con- sisted of three one-act plays, entitled, Half an Hour, Today of all Days and How he Lied to her Husband. All members of Cult A are looking forward to another successful year, and with Major Welch as our leader, we are confi- dent that we shall not be disappointed. Reason and relevancy were aims suggested to the Society at the opening of the debating season, and we believe that in this respect we have at least maintained our standard; while the ether around us has pulsated with the vitiated utterances of modern propaganda, we have tried to speak calmly and dispassionately, and to keep in our debates that sense of fairness which the English race values above most other things. It has been a good debating season, our num- bers have increased, and keenness has been displayed throughout. The activities of the season have included: — Oct. 17. — General meeting for the election of officers. Debate on the motion: That the radio is the greatest means of education in the world today. Proposer: H. C. D. Cox Opposer: A. J. Motyer A. J. M. Debating Third: H. A. Leseur The motion was carried. Fourth: S. M. Green man

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23 Verse In this world today of havoc and war Tyrants arise and oppress the poor; But soon shall come that eventful day, When the tables are turned the other way. Till this day comes we must suffer and bleed, And never let down our country ' s creed; Though beaten, oppressed and thrown in the mud, We must rise and attack like a raging flood. So, at the end, when this murder is done, And we ' ve able to say that we ' ve rightfullv won, We may quickly tear down that double-crossed rag And erect m its place a respectable flag. D. McC. C Model Railway Club The Model Railway Club was started, mainly through the interest of the Headmaster, in February of this year. He very kindly lent us the South Tower of his house and most of his trains and equipment, Motyer i and Gibbons iii, although not members of the club, have lent us some track, of which we are greatly in need. Any further gifts or loans of this nature will be much ap- preciated by the club. The club started very well, but, for various reasons, the at- tendance has decreased recently. At the moment there are ten members. At the beginning of the term we suffered a severe loss in the departure of Don Rutherford, our technical engineer. J. McL. School Orchestra Recently a number of people have had the idea of starting a School Orchestra. Some others have been interested, but the positive response has been slow. All those who have been invited to join have admitted a knowledge of some instrument, but have