Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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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

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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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24 lacked the instrument. Starting with R. H. Motyer, vcjlunteers for the following have offered their services: piano, violins, drums, accordions, trumpets and even mouth organs. The real need is for instruments and, if any reader has one at home which he would lend or play himself, will he communicate with J. McLay. J. McL. Printing This year the Headmaster proposed to produce a Literary Supplement composed of poems, essays and other literary work done entirely by Saltus boys. It was his plan to stencil it, and sell it as Saltus ' war effort. Major Welch then offered to print it in his own press and so diminish the cost of production. He arranged that Hallett, and later Smith ii, should help him. The Literary Supplement, it is hoped, will be ready for sale on Founder ' s Day. It is almost entirely due to Major Welch that the School has the new hymns and the membership cards for the Golf Club. We would like to thank Major Welch for the great amount of work, time and energy which he has put into this Literary Supplement. A. C. H. H, Gramophone Concerts Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, gramophone concerts are played during the lunch hour with Hallett, H. Smith and Tay- lor in charge. At the end of the Christmas Term, the machine was shifted from an old Victrola cabinet to a new one, especially made to contain the radio, turntable and all records. This new arrange- ment enables us to run the programmes much more freely because all the necessary controls are in one place. The records being played are announced through a microphone. On Mondays and Wednesdays, we play symphonies, sonatas and other classical works. On Fridays we play popular music and well known songs. We have sent away for a new stock of records which we hope will arrive soon. Our present collection of records is not very large, and we shall welcome any additions, and also any criticisms as to improvements that could be made. H. C. S.