Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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20 The shield was presented to S. B. Greenman, Captain of the winning House, by Brigadier H. D. Maconochie, M.C., to whom we would express our thanks. We are also grateful to those who gave up their time to act in various official capacities, to Captain Johnson, R.A.O.C., the referee, to Messrs. Harry Palmer and J. Fitzgerald, the judges, and to Sapper Ross Doe, who acted as timekeeper for the finals and had also given instruction to the bovs previously and judged some of the preliminary fights. We thank Mr. S. Floyd too for judging some of the preliminaries. In previous years we have borrowed a floodlight from the Electric Light Co. This vear, through the good offices of Mr. W. E. Spurling, we have been presented with a floodlight of our own. Finally we should like to answer the one criticism that has been offered with regard to the evening ' s arrangements: that there is not sufficient accommodation for all those who attend to obtain a good view of the fights. Quite apart from the necessity of cover- ing the incidental expenses, such as the provision of gloves each year, we do appreciate the enthusiasm shown by the public; it is encouraging to all concerned to feel that they are putting on a good show. We know too that many of our supporters do not see the fights as clearly or as confortably as they would like. But the purpose of the performance ig primarily a House Competition, not a. public entertainment, and we feel very strongly that, especially at a time when public entertainment is scarce, it would be difficult, if a larger hall were taken, to avoid a general atmosphe re that would be prejudicial to the boys taking part. We can only hope that our friends will understand and be tolerant. Results: — Mosquito-weight: T. E. B. Oatham (Darrell) beat C. O. Cooper (Butterfield) ; Gnat-weight: J. E. Cooke (Butterfield) beat E. A. Hutt (Watlington). Moth-weight: R. W. Hayward (Butterfield) beat J. D. Gamble (Butterfield). Fly-weight: D. H. Harrison (Butterfield) beat E. C. W. Hutt (Watlington). Feather- weight: M. ' E. Adderley (Watlington) beat C. E. Woollard (Dar- rell). Bantam-weight: C. Terceira (Darrell) beat G. S. Peniston (Watlington). Light-weight: H. G. Younger (Saltus) beat E. J. Chiappa (Butterfield). Welter-weight: M. C. Misick (Butterfield) beat C. D. D. Burland (Darrell). Middle-weight: D. L. Spurling (Watlington) beat H. C. D. Cox (Darrell). Cruiser-weight: H. A. Leseur (Darrell) beat S. S. Evans (Darrell). Heavy-weight: P. N. Spurling (Watlington) beat S. B. Greenman (Butterfield) t.k.o. Choir Once again the School Choir has completed successfully its annual activities under the able leadership of Mr. Bridge. In addition to its regular function of leading the School singing during the morning assembly, the Choir has given three public perform- ances in the course of the year.

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19 Senior House matches, Xmas Term, 1941 : Watlington House beat Butterfield 8-1, DarrellS -0, Saltus 5-0. Saltus House beat Butterfield 8-0, Darrell 5-2. Darrell House beat Butterfield 2-1. Winner of competition, Watlington House. Senior House matches, Easter Term, 1942: Darrell beat Butterfield 4-0, Saltus 1-0, Watlington 3-0. Watlington beat Butterfield 3-0, Saltus 3-1. Saltus beat Butterfield 1-0. Winner of competition, Darrell House. Junior House matches, Xmas Term, 1941 : Winnei of competition, Saltus House. Second equal Butterfield, Darrell, and Watlington Houses. Junior House matches, Easter Term, 1942: Winner of competition, Watlington House. Second equal Butterfield and Saltus Houses. Boxing This year the annual competition for the Cox Shield was held in the School Hall on the night of Friday, March 13th. As usual, the Hall was packed to overflowing, although tickets had only been sold to those actually connected in some way with the School. His Excellency the Governor had signified his intention to be present, but unfortunately he was prevented from attending by a bad cold. He was represented by Lieut. John Bett, R.N.V.R., A.D.C. This year ' s competition was chiefly remarkable for the fact that the shield changed hands for the first time for many years. It was won by Butterfield House with Darrell and Watlington very close behind in that order. , This was a welcome sign of a revival from the athletic point ©f view in Butterfield House, and a tribute to the enthusiasm of the less proficient members. For the first time points were given to those who reached the semi-finals in an attempt to encourage those who knew that they had no hope of winning the finals. As a matter of fact, in at least one weight the prophets were altogether confounded, and the two finalists had only entered the competition with the not too optimistic hope of obtaining the points for the semi-finals; as a further reward of their disinterested patriotism, it was on the result of this fight that the order of the first two houses depended. Probably the next most remarkable feature of the evening was that, for the second time in six years, the ring did not collapse during the proceedings.

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' 21 The annual Christmas Carol programme was presented on Thursday, December the eighteenth before an appreciative audi- ence in the Hall. The old, familiar carols stood out in marked contrast to a changing world and lent a welcomed moment of peace in the midst of war. Besides the choral numbers, duet and quartet arrangements of the carols were sung by Masters Butterfield, Coop- er, Bromby and Tatem (treble). Gamble and Smith (alto), Motyer 1 and Motyer 2 (tenor), and Hallett and Dennett (bass). The per- formance was climaxed by Master Bromby ' s singing of How beautiful are the Feet, from the Messiah. Selections from Handel ' s Messiah were sung by the members of the Choir and guest soloists on Monday, March the thirtieth, to celebrate the Easter season. The programme was opened with the playing of the Overture by pianist Master Robert Motyer. Mr. Bartrum then sang two tenor solos, Comfort ye My people and ' ' Ev ' ry valley shall be exalted. The first choral work on the pro- gramme, And the glory of the Lord, followed. Lt. Giles con- tinued the recital with a tenor solo arrangement of But Thou didst not leave His soul in hell, and Master Bromby gave a repeat performance of the treble solo, How beautiful are the Feet. As its second selection the Choir sang Surely He hath borne our griefs. This was followed by He shall feed his flock, a dual solo sung by Masters Gamble (alto) and Bromby (treble). Lt. Giles ' s second solo was The trumpet shall sound. In conclusion, the Choir sang four short choral numbers: Since by man came death. ' By man came also the resurrection, For as in Adam all die and Even so in Christ shall all be made alive. The piano accompani- ment throughout the programme was skilfully played by Mr. Parker. At the end of June, the Choir concluded its season with a pro- gramme of English airs. In the presence of the other members of the School, the Choir sang such songs as Bay of Biscay, Here ' s a health unto his Majesty, John Peel, Londonderry Air, ' ' Men of Harlech, Minstrel Boy, Rule Britannia, and Wi ' a hundred pipers. A. J. Motyer. The Musical Society The arrival of Mr. Pruden made possible the formation of a society, the lack of which has long been felt in the school. Its object is to cultivate in the senior boys some appreciation of classi- cal music not easily obtinable in Bermuda . The chief form in which music is presented is by means of gramophone records played to the society late on Wednesday afternoons. A very interesting lecture was given by Mr. Chatoff in which he discussed music of the ancient Egyptians and outlined