Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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21 The Musical Society The Musical Society meets on Wednesday afternoons to listen to gramophone records. We strive to have a concert given by musicians once a term; up to date we have been very successful. At the close of the Christmas term we invited many guests to hear a concert given by a Wind Quintet from the U.S. Army by kind permission of Captain Tilton and Mr. F. L. MacMillan. During the Easter term when Smith I was elected secretary we enjoyed a recital by Mr. Jacobs and a talk by Mr. Dalby. In the Summer term the Society was invited to attend a lec- ture at the English Speaking Union given by Mr. Jacobs on How to understand Music. The Society sustained a great loss on the departure of Mr. Pruden. His interest and energy founded the Society by which he hoped to encourage in the older boys of the School a real ap- preciation of good music. We have continued without him and have received the co-operation of the old er boys in carrying on the work which he had founded so well. A. C. H. H. Art Exhibition The Annual Art Exhibition of work done both in school, under the direction of Miss K. M. C. Cook, and at the Nicholl Institute, under Mr. Jones was held on November 12th in the Assembly Hall, and Library, and was a great success. The work in water colour, chalks, and pencil of over a hundred boys comprised designs suitable for pottery, textiles, lino, wrapping and end papers. Object and Memory drawings, original composi- tions and brushwork. Potato printing, cut paper work, modelling and wood and metal work. We are most grateful to Mr. Will Onions, A.R.I. B.A., for judging the exhibits. Eight prizes were awarded. Cult A The name of the society, ' Cult A, ' is an abbreviation of the words ' cultural activity, ' and the object of its foundation was to encourage an interest in any activity that could claim to have cultural significance, from play-acting and play-reading to the cinema and local industries. The society consists of fifteen mem- bers, selected from the Sixth and Upper Sixth forms. Owing to the occupation of our time we have had little opportunity for acting or reading plays, and so we have devoted most of our time to the local theatre and industries.

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20 28th January, 1943 —Debate on the motion That the un- restricted use of motor traffic would be in the best interests of Bermuda ' s future development. Proposer: P. B. Seymour Opposer: M. D. Taylor Third: K. G. R. Hallam Fourth: J. T. Gilbert This resulted in a distinct triumph for the charms of good, honest manure. The Opposition spoke with dust in the eyes, and secured the defeat of the motion by a very substantial margin. 11th February. — Another Hat Debate. 4th March. — Debate on the motion That the women of Bermuda should be given the vote. Proposer: M. D. Taylor Opposer: R. H. Motyer Third: J. T. Gilbert Fourth: K. G. R. Hallam The majority seemed inclined to the opinion that Votes for women is ' ' a good thing, — but not in Bermuda! The motion was defeated. OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1942-43 President Mr. J. H. Kerry Secretary R. H. Motyer Committee: J. T. Gilbert, A. C. H. Hallett, H. A. Leseur, M. C. Misick. World To-day Club The Club continued to flourish, and the usual weekly meetings were held, at which discussions took place on various subjects of topical interest. At one of the meetings held in October the Club was privileged to hear an address on Taxation by Mr. F. C. Misick, M.C.P. On another occasion Mr. Richardson, President of the Club, led us through the intricacies of the Beveridge Plan. To both we are very grateful for their instructive and interesting ad- dresses. At the beginning of the Christmas Term, it was decided to combine the senior and junior sections of the club, and this arrange- ment has been found to work quite well. The secretary, G. D. Phillips, left Saltus at the end of the Summer Term, and his place has since been filled by J. T. Gilbert. The club at present has, fifteen members. J. T. G,

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22 On Novenber 19th we attended, through the courtesy of Mr. Storey of the Imperial Censorship, the performance by the Censorship Players of ' Youth at the Helm. This three act comedy was appreciated by all of us and we are very grateful to Mr. Storey. During the year we have officially visited two films; the first was ' Mrs. Miniver, ' which everyone enjoyed, for the acting was superb and the film itself showed what England endured during the fall of France and the ' Blitz. ' The other was ' Major Barbara, ' from the play by G. B. Shaw, and this too was much appreciated. Several members of the society were privileged to hear a lec- ture by Mr. Ford Baxter at the E.S.U. on ' Public Speaking. ' This lecture proved extremely interesting and instructive to all who heard it. We have had a very successful year and, under the leadership of Mr. W. B. Welch, we are confidently expecting next year to be equally successful. R. L. B. Tennis When the Saltus Tennis Season is in full swing everyone shows a great deal of interest. Unfortunately, however, the tennis season at Saltus lasts but one week each year. Thus, each year during the last week of March, we find the Saltus tennis players searching among mothballs for their tennis equipment, which having been found, is aired during the Annual S.G.S. Tennis Tournament, but then lost in closets or dusty corners until next 3 ear ' s competition. Nevertheless, in the tournament this year Saltus House cap- tured the House Tennis Shield. In the finals, which were played on the excellent court of Mr. Edmund Gibbons, Harry King won a close match from Bill Brewer, and King and Brewer defeated Conyers 2 and Robinson. Both players and spectators were served a delicious tea by Mrs. Gibbons. Saltus Tennis was brought back to life for a Saturday morning late in April, when the School Staff defeated the S.G.S. Team of King (capt.). Brewer, Robinson, Spurling 2, Gilbert, Goldsmith 1, Conyers 2, and Seymour. Refreshments, through the kindness of the Headmaster, were enjoyed throughout the match. Considering the many opportunities that are offered to the young tennis players, far too few of them take this advantage. Thus, we find the standard of tennis among the boys, not only of S.G.S., but of all Bermuda, much lower than it should be. In future, it is hoped that more young Bermuda boys will make a greater effort to cultivate their tennis ability. H. C. M.