Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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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.

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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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23 Gymnasium In spite of the lack of a gymnasium at Saltus, we have managed not to neglect gym altogether. We have as equipment two ' ' horses, parallel bars, a suspended rope, and a spring-board. Even with so little and but one period per week allowed each class for gym, the boys have made great strides in their gymnastic abilities. There are many exercises, for instance, on the parallel bars, that but one or two boys could perform at the beginning of the year; yet now there are only a few who are unable to do these same exercises. The boys are very enthusiastic about the gym and are eager to go on to further accomplishments on different equipment from that which we already have. Bermuda boys on the whole have well- developed legs from playing football, and running and jumping in track events; but, in too many cases, the development of the arms, shoulders, and torso, is deficient. Gym is all-important in counteracting this deficiency. H. C. M. Cadets Promotions : C.S.M., Sgt. Spurling, P.N. Sergeants, Cpls. Browne, C.R., Barnard, R. L. Corporals, L. Cpls. Pantry, L. G., King, H., WilHams, F. W. L. Corporals, Cadets Motyer, R. H., Hallett, A. C. H., Tucker, R. G., Thompson, B. S. Efficiency Badges obtained by Cadets Gibbons, J. D., Selley, D. C, Thompson, B. S., Misick, M. C, Robinson, R. G., Spurhng, D. L., Williams, F. W., Motyer, R. H., Hallett, A. C. H., Davis, H., Barber, J. C, Younger, H. Strength 85. Camp. Held at Whale Bay from July 5-14th, 1942. Two platoons represented the School, No. 2 platoon (Sgt. Leseur) consisted of the band whilst the remainder were in No. 3 platoon (Sgt. Spurling). In spite of the lack of facilities, such as a shooting range and sports ground, everyone enjoyed himself immensely. No. 2 platoon won the drill and guard mounting competition, whilst the Officers ' team won the softball league. The camp was visited by His Excellency the Governor and by the O.C. British Troops in Bermuda. Demonstrations of P.T. and Field Work were given by the cadets on each occasion. Inspection. B Company was inspected by the CO. of the Cadet Corps on November 24th, 1942, who expressed himself as very satisfied with the work of the Company.