Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1944 volume:

The Saltus Year Book, Summer 1944 Editor: F. B. Rogers Contents Page Roll of Honour 2 Governing Body, Staff, etc 3 Editorial... ' 4 Building! by the Headmaster 5 Letter to Old Boys 6 Visit of H.E. the Governor.... 7 Empire Day Celebration 7 Prize-winning Essay by R. L. Barnard 8 Old Boys News 10 School Notes 12 Cadets 13 Cricket and Football 15 Football Results 16 Sports Day 17 Sports Results 18 Swimming 20 Swimming Results 20 S.G.S. ' s Role in B.-S.S.A. Sports 21 Boxing 22 Tennis 23 Gymnastics 24 Debating Society 24 World Today Club 26 Cult A 26 The Musical Society 27 The Years Art 27 Roll of Honour F O H. Francis Ede, D.F.C. Missing at Sea 8th June, 1940 F O H. J. A. Linton, (Asst. Master 1934-36) Missing on Flight 25th April, 1941 N. L. Meyer, R.A.F Missing at Sea. .. 19th January, 1942 P 0 W. C. Hollis Hallett Killed in Action 21st.. March, 1942 P 0 John Brewer Killed in Action.. 31st May, 1942 Sgt. Geoffrey Welch, R.A.F. Killed in Action.. 11th December, 1042 Governing Body H. D. Butterfield, Esq. Hereward Watlington, Esq., M.C.P. Hon. Eldon Trimingham, Esq., C.B.E., M.C.P. Hon. John W. Cox, Esq., M.C.P. N. Bayard Dill, Esq., M.C.P. Headmaster R. E. E. Booker, Esq., M.A., M.R.S.T., F.R.S.A. Secretary-Treasurer John J. Bushell, Esq., M.B.E. Staff H. J. Hallett, M.A. H. Richardson, B.Sc. (Econ.), F.R.G.S. J..H. Kerry, M.A. F. B. Rogers, M.A. W. B. Welch, M.A S. Gascoigne, B.A. H. C. E. Masters R. R. Thompson Mrs. W. J. H. Trott, Jr. Miss Edith Smith J. R. Bridge (Music) Miss K. Cook (Art) School Bursar R. R. Thompson School Officials Captain of the School R. L. Barnard Captain of Football R. L. Barnard Captain of Cricket R. L. Barnard Captain of Athletics D. L. Spurling House Captains: Butterfield B. P. Seymour Darrell K. G. R. Hallam Saltus M. D. Taylor Watlington R. L. Barnard Additional Prefects: C. R. Terceira J- T. Gilbert H. Outerbridge H. King C. E. Woollard W. P. McBeath Librarians : P. E. Goldsmith E. C. Bromby Editorial In offering this Year Book to the public, we are under the im- pression that it is a more complete record of the activities of the School during the year than previous issues have been; perhaps the number of activities has increased, or it may be that there are more willing contributors than in the past. While it is always something of a rush to collect the necessary material in time (for boys par- ticularly cannot be persuaded to produce their contributions until they are told that the next daiy will be too late), this year, at least, we cannot grumble at the amount of assistance that has been forthcoming and the readiness, even if at the eleventh hour, to undertake the production of material for another article. The Editor i? genuinely grateful to those who have helped him. There are, in particular, two articles to which we would call the special attention of our readers: the prize-wmnmg essay, written by our Head Prefect, R. L. BarnaVd, for the competition sponsored by the I.O.D.E., on the subiect ' Good Citizenship within the Brit- ish Empire, ' and a reprint of a circular letter sent to the Old Boys, asking for subscriptions towards the building of a gymnasium at the School as a lasting memorial to the Saltus Old Boys who ' fell m the two World Wars. As sent out, the letter is accompanied by a form suggesting that intending contributors should agree to donate a definite sum, spreading the payments, if they are desirous of so doing, over a period of three years. The goal has been set at £5,000, and, up to the moment of going to press, we understand that the total has reached just over £2,000. We hope that on Founder ' s Day we shall hear of a substantial increase over this figure. Building The year 1944 will, I think, long be remembered at Saltus as that in which Old Boys and Parents began very actively to set about the provision of long overdue additions and extensions to our School Buildings. Urged on by St. George Butterfield, ably as- sisted by Morris Cooper, Duncan Gosling and others, the Saltus Old Boys ' Association set the ball rolling by electing a subcommit- tee and openmg a subscription list for a School Gymnasium. In a very short time substantial contributions from Old Boys and Parents and, equally valuable, ' ' widow ' s mites from younger contributors have swelled this fund to a point where definite plans can be laid and drawings made. F ollowing a meeting, at the School, of Trustees, Old Boys on the Staff of the School, Ernest Watlington and Will Onions (who very politely refrained from laughing too obviously at a drawing which I have been making for years in the hope of arousing interest and discussion!) plans have actually been put onto paper, and meetings formal and informal with Hereward Watlington in the chair have been taking place. Soon, I believe, a picture and a plan of what is proposed, this time seriously and after expert considera- tion, will appear in one of the store windows of Hamilton. This will, I hope, give rise to still more good-natured argument and bring in many helpful suggestions and criticisms. Then for a time not much more will be heard of the Saltus Gymnasium, until one day Old Boys, Parents and boys will assemble for its opening in the days of Peace. The building of a Physics Laboratory, an Art Room, and a really adequate Library, and other necessary extensions, are also under consideration and will in due course, as indeed must be so, if we are to keep abreast of the requirements of the times, appear on Saltus property. One of my closest friends in Bermuda once said to me, You can run a first-class school in a cellar, if necessary — not that I think it desirable! I fully agree in principle and have always felt, and publicly said, that buildings are not our first consideration, but rather the work and character-building that go on in what we have. But he and I and everyone else who really considers the welfare of the School feel strongly that the time has come to try to house what we believe to be a good and sound idea in a thorough- ly efficient and worthy school building. I think I can safely say that every boy in the school is person- ally interested in the atmosphere of ' ' building that is about the place and that all look forward keenly to the beginning and eventual completion of the work, whether it be in their own time at school or in that of their younger brothers who will follow them here. For myself I am profoundly grateful that it has been and is my lot to work with so many genial, generous and sensible Saltus men. R. E. E. B. 6 Saltus Old Boys ' Association Committee H. Morris Cooper St. George Butterfield George E. Gorham William Freisenbruch H. C. Adams T. W. P. Vesey Archie Brown Saltus Gymnasium Building Fund Committee St. George Butterfield William Freisenbruch George E. Gorham A Letter to Old Boys To Old Boys and Friends of the Saltus Grammar School : The Saltus Old Boys ' Association feel that a tangible mark of affection for the school should be the aim of our association, to foster good fellowship and link us with the school of the present. These Islands, together with all members of the United Nations are being tried in the fire of war. As in the first World War many Saltus Boys have again unflinchingly taken up the call and some have made the supreme sacrifice. We feel that it should be our object to erect a lasting memorial of their example which will be an inspiration to future generations. It is of interest to know that : I. The Saltus Grammar School is 50 years old. 2. It has increased in size until now there are 192 boys m the School and approximately 1,000 Old Boys spread over the surface of the globe. 3. The greatest and we might say crying need of the school today is for a gymnasium. 4. It has been decided to erect a first-class gymnasium to be called The Saltus Grammar School Memorial Gymnasium. 5. This gymnasium will be a Memorial to all the Saltus Boys who served in the first World War and who are serving in the Armed Forces of the United Nations in the present war. 6. We need £5,000 to build and equip the kind of gymnasium that will be a fitting memorial, large enough to be efficient, and of a size not to be outgrown in a few years. After reading the above this Committee appeals to you — Old Boy — to roll back the years and ask yourself if the Old School did anything for you, and if the answer is yes, we trust that you will respond to this appeal, regarding it not only as a Memorial and contribution, but as an investment of which the dividend is an assurance of Good Citizenship. H. ST. GEO. BUTTERFIELD, Chairman, S.G.S. Memorial Committee. P.S. — Please send cheques to Saltus Grammar School Me- morial Gymnasium Fund, Bank of N. T. Butterfield Son, Ltd. 7 Visit of His Excellency the Governor On February 2nd we were honoured by a visit from His Ex- cellency the Governor, Lord Burghley, accompanied by Lady Burghley and the A.D.C., Lieut. D. C. A. Goolden, R.N.V.R. He was met at the gate by the Headmaster and the Head Prefect, R. L. Barnard. After inspecting the Cadet Guard-of-Honour, which, since it was raining, was drawn up in the Assembly Hall, His Excellency inspected the class rooms, making enquiries about the work in progress in each. When the tour ot inspection was over, the School assembled in the Hall to hear the Governor ' s address. In the course of his address His Excellency stressed the need and importance of technical education, saying that he hoped that more emphasis would in the future be placed on such subjects as commercial mathematics, modern languages and economics. He went on to accentuate the importance of the development of character, one of those intangibles to which the boys themselves contributed so much by their attitude one to another, especially on the playing fields, where they learned the value of co-operation, the team spirit and self-discipline. After the Headmaster had thanked His Excellency and the proceedings in the School were concluded, the Governor and Lady Burghley went over to the Headmaster ' s House, where the members of the teaching staff were introduced to them. Empire Day Celebration On May 23rd, Empire Day, was celebrated at Saltus Grammar School. We were privileged to hear an address by Vice- Admiral Sir Alban Curteis, Commander-in-Chief, Atlantic and West Indies Station, after a service conducted in the Hall by the Headmaster. Before the assembly, the Admiral, accompanied by his Flag Lieut- enant, the Hon. A. L. Hood, inspected a cadet Guard-of-Honour. In a brief introduction, the Headmaster referred to the valuable work of the I.O.D.E. in Bermuda in keeping alive Empire Day and its objects. The day was established by Lord Meath in 1902, to emphasize the necessity for training in good citizenship. In this connection he was most pleased to welcome Mrs. Leon Powell, who represented the I.O.D.E. The Headmaster welcomed the visitors, especially three of our Trustees, the Hon. E. H. Trimingham, C.B.E., the Hon. J. W. Cox, and Mi. H. D. Butterfield, and then expressed his pleasure in introducing the Commander-in-Chief, whose work was largely responsible for the security in which we had lived. 8 The Admiral ' s Address Vice-Admiral Curteis spoke particularly of the meaning of the British Empire, of the part it played in the world, and of the responsibilities of citizens of the Empire. It stood, he said, for peace and freedom, but these ideals could only be realised by the continuing efforts of its citizens to face reality and to live in a state of preparedness in a changing world. Freedom, he main- tained, meant the freedom to choose the form of government under which they might live, and, having chosen it, to support it as good citizens should. Concerning the war, the Admiral considered that we had arrived at a situation similar to that at last Empire Day — one of waiting. During the -intervening year, tremendous strides had been made in the war on land, while the Navy had efficiently per- formed its duties of keeping the sea routes open. The submarine menace had been effectively fought, while the enemy surface fleet, notably the Tirpitz and the Scharnhorst had suffered heavy at- tacks. This had the effect of making the sea much safer for the Allies. In conclusion, the Admiral stressed the importance of the King: if peace and freedom were the ideals of the Empire, then the King was the stabilising influence which made the development of these ideals possible. Prize- Winning Essay — I 0 D E Competition By R, L. Barnard Good Citizenship Within the British Empire We are constantly being told — and with considerable truth — that the future of the world depends upon the coming generation. The statement is no less true of the British Empire, which today occupies a position of world importance. To maintain, and perhaps to improve, not by territorial ag- grandisement, but by material development, this position, it will be necessary to educate the subjects of the British Empire, par- ticularly the younger members, to be good citizens. The term British Empire implies all territory the inhabitants of which look to the King as their ultimate head, and includes both self governing and Crown lands. The extent of the Empire may be conveyed best by the somewhat hackneyed phrase The Empire on which the sun never sets, for it occupies one-fifth of the earth ' s land surface. This extensive commonwealth owes its origin, not to any excessive British pugnacity or acquisitions, but to the fact that the British are a trading people. 9 In spite of the maxim Trade follows the flag the Empire grew with the development of overseas trade. Gradually Great Britain acquired and developed overseas settlements for trading purposes. The rest of the Empire was built up around the trading stations. Only then was it necessary to employ military operations to keep and strengthen the stations. The countries of the British Empire fall roughly into two groups, the large producing territories, of which the Dominions form the principal part, and the smaller Colonies, which serve as links between the Homeland and her Colonies. If this Empire is to grow or even maintain its present situa- tion, the forces of growth must be stronger than those of disrup- tion. Among the material forces which have kept the Empire united, are advances in science and communications. On the other hand various inevitable developments tend to operate against Empire consolidation. There has been, particularly since the first world war, an awakening of racial consciousness, a craving for political expression in self-government. Each war that has been fought by the Empire in this century has not weakened but strengthened the ties that bind England to her Colonies. This war has shown how solid the relationship is. Most remarkable evidence of this is the fact that, in India and the Colonies, so many of what our enemies would call ' ' Our subject races have voluntarily answered the call to arms in defence of a supposedly alien Empire. For example thcx Cripps Mission to India, at a time of much strife there, found that she has provided for more Indian fighting men than could have been equipped within measurable time. In peace time, however, the situation is entirely different. After the last war, when the Empire had fought to establish demo- cratic ideals, her people began to apply them to their own lives. By the time of the last Empire Conference before the war, it was recognised that the conference was not held to discuss the Empire ' s relationship as between Home Country and Colonies, but rather as between a group Qf autonomous countries. The position will be exactly the sarhe after this war. The Atlantic Charter provides that it is the right of all peoples to choose the form of Government under which they will live. Therefore the problem which confronts all citizens of the British Empire today is this — after the war shall they renounce all ties and have each of the larger colonies existing as separate states or shall they continue to live in a satisfied union, working for the good -of all its members ? The latter part of this question seems to me to be the more satisfactory arrangement. To accomplish this we must be good citizens, not only as individuals, but as members of the Empire. Let us now consider what the term Good citizens implies and how good citizenship must be applied to the Empire. Since 10 nations are, in essence, only groups of citizens, it is obvious that everything pertaining to that nation, its international repute, its form of government, its standard of living, will depend upon every citizen. Thus we can see what is required of the people of a nation of world importance. St. Peter in his general Epistle advises Honour all men. Love the Brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the King. In my opinion that is one of the clearest perceptions of any good citizen. The first rule of good citizenship is, to quote again from St. Peter, Submit yourself to every ordinance of man. To assist in the preservation of law and order in his community, by obeying every ordinance, is the first duty of every citizen. Also a good subject must of course be firmly patriotic and must bear in mind always that the future of the country to which he owes allegiance depends upon him and his fellow countrymen. The citizens of every part of the British Empire must work together to ensure the common welfare and maintenance of their countries and their Empire, and the democratic ideals for which they stand. They must realise that Unity is Strength. For ex- ample, the imperial Englishman must learn to recognise the Do- minion colonial or the Malay native as his neighbour. The public can give the lead in ensuring, by a continued interest in imperial affairs that a sense of common and good citizenship inspires the whole Empire. The proudest words that one could say in Roman times were Civis Romanus sum. Let us strive to make the words I am a good citizen of the British Empire of equal prestige in our times. Thus we may continue to live in this great and free association of great and free peoples, united in equal partnership, linked by common loyalty to the throne. Old Boys News It was with the very greatest pleasure that we heard a few days ago the news that F 0 J. H. Watlington is safe and in British hands. He was reported missing nearly a year ago and no word had been heard of him in the meantime. Major W. E. Tucker, R.A.M.C., who had been a prisoner of war since the fall of France in 1940, was released last November and returned to England. He has since been awarded an M.B.E. Lieut. M. C. D. Bowman, of the Royal Canadian Regiment, has been awarded a Military Cross for displaying initiative and courage in leading his platoon in an attack on the enemy. John Harvey has recently been promoted, at the early age of thirty-eight, to the rank of Brigadier in the Royal Marines. He was the first British officer to step ashore, and the first to be wound- ed, in the invasion of Sicily. 11 Lieut. Lionel Hunter was awarded his Belt of Honour at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He has since married Guinevere, daughter of Margaret, Lady Grant, and the late Sir Hamilton Grant, Bart. The ceremony took place in the Royal Chapel of Hampton Court Palace. Lieut. D. J. Williams has won the reputation of being the most outstanding student to attend the school in Canada where he has been receivmg a course m battle trammg. Sub-Lieut. J. D. Misick, R.N.V.R., has won commendation from the Canadian press for his courage in assisting to capture and make fast a number of depth charges which had come adrift on board his ship during heavy weather. The task was one which involved imminent risk of his life. Peter Darling is now a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Marines. F. W. Adderley has recently been promoted L.A.C. in the R.C.A.F. James Cochrane is now in England, where he has joined the Royal Navy. Signalman F. Mansbridge, formerly of the B.V.E., has been with the Commandos in Italy and Sicily. H. F. Stephens is now a Flying Officer and has gone back to England from Canada. Colin Young and M.A. Gibbons, Jr., have received commissions in the B.M.L F. J. Leseur is now a full Lieutenant in the Royal Navy, and at the time of going to press is at home on leave. P. S. Welch has joined the R.C.A.F. Some time ago he came here on leave, but, owing to some misunderstanding in the destina- tion of the plane on which he travelled, he was only able to spend one night at hom.e. E. A. Benevides has joined the Canadian Armoured Division. P. N. Spurling, R. G. Tucker and F. S. Howe have joined the U. S. Army. During the year we have been visited at the School by several Old Bovs who have been home on leave, among them were Flight Lieut. Francis Gosling, D.F.C., P 0. John Pitt, P 0. Lyall Mayor, and W. R. Kempe, who is now training as a pilot in the Fleet Air Arm. We regret to record the death in January of George Hutchings. He had be en President of the Saltus Old Boys ' Association and was the architect of the latest wing to be added to the School. It was due to his efforts that the first list of Old Boys was compiled, and he always took the keenest interest in all that concerned the School. We shall miss his kindly interest in the future. C. H. V. Talbot has been appointed Manager of the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. He won both the Bermuda and Rhodes Scholarships, and became Assistant Colonial Secretary here, later proceeding to Grenada as Colonial Secretary. He was 12 invalided out of that post, and returned here, where for some months he held the temporary post of Assistant to the Director of Education. A. J. Motyer has been awarded the Bermuda Scholarship for 1943. Fred Lines is now working as a petroleum geologist for The Dominion Oil Co., a Canadian subsidiary of the Standard. Oil Co. B. S. Thompson and R. O. Walters won Cradock scholarships to H.M. Training Ship Conway. We wish them success. Peter Brooks has won his School Cap for Rugger and Athletics at Epson College in England. Harry Younger has played Rugger for Mount Allison Uni- versity. David Gibbons ha played Soccer for Hotchkiss College, Conn. H. C. D. Cox and Philip Ingham both won their weights in the annual boxing tournament at Trinity College School, Port Hope. School Notes Early in the year some of the senior boys had the unusual luck to be given some expert tuition in the art of hurdling. His Excellency, probably the world ' s most famous hurdler, was gracious enough to come down to the School field and show them by precept and example the right way to do it. We have to thank His Excel- lency, no doubt, for M. D. Taylor ' s victory in this event in the Inter-School Sports. This yeair we have had a welcome addition to the Stafif, Mr. R. R. Thompson. He is himself an Old Boy of the School, and, in fact, left quite recently. He was our Head Prefect in 1941, when he won the Bermuda Teachers ' Training Scholarship a!nd proceeded to Toronto University. We are very glad to have him back with us. Lieut. D. C. A. Goolden, R.N.V.R., who was until the outbreak of the war our French Master, and lately has been A.D.C. both to Lord Knollys atid the present Governor, Lord Burghley, has re- turned to England for duty with the Navy. We extend our best wishes to him for the future. Owing to wartime difficulties the School Certificate results have been arriving late for the last year or two. The 1943 results were too late for inclusion in last year ' s issue, and, though they are perhaps past history now, we include them for the sake of the completeness of the record. The following gained certificates: — A. C. H. Hallett, J. T. Gilbert, K. G. R. Hallam, H. A. Leseur, N. R. Nugent, F. G. Williams and P. N. Spurling; while the follow- ing gained supplementary certificates: — R. L. Barnard, M. C. Misick and R. H. Motyer. Once again the current year ' s results are too late for this issue. We have only heard the results of the 13 Higher Certificate, in which R. L. Barnard passed the whole exam., while K. G. R. Hallam, who took only part of the examination, passed in those units which he took. This year, for the first time, Spanish has been added to our curriculum as an alternative to Latin. Mn Masters is in charge of the subject, and, to judge by the frequency with which one is greeted with ' Buenos dias, Senor, ' his pupils are keen enough. In the past there has been spasmodic instruction in Fencing for a few interested pupils, but this year there has been regular tuition for a comparatively large class under instructors provided by the Royal Navy. In deference to the repeatedly expressed wishes of a number of parents, who quite reasonably objected to the necessity for their sons to leave their bicycles out in the rain on wet days, a new bicycle shed has been built west of the School building. All bicycles can now be accommodated under cover, but we had to wait a weary while for the necessary roofing, and, as if to mock us, there has been a steady drought since the new shed came into use. Last term, in common with the other schools in the island, we suffered badly from the whooping cough epidemic. After trying hard to carry on as usual, we were finally defeated and had to take the Easter holiday about two weeks early. We have just heard that R. L. Barnard has been awarded the Bermuda Scholarship for 1944. Congratulations. Cadets Promotions : — C.S.M.— Sgt. R. L. Barnard. Sergeants — Cpls. H. W. King, M. D. Taylor. Corporals — L Cpls. H. H. Outerbridge, C. R. Terceira. L Corporals — Cdts. D. L. SpurHng, J. T. Gilbert, K. G. R. Hallam, B. P. Seymour. Strength, 85. • Camp— Held at Whale Bay from July 2nd-l7th, 1943. The first camp from July 2- 10th, was for the seniors whilst the juniors held theirs from July 12-17th. This division of seniors and juniors proved a useful innovation, as it enabled the senior boys to learn some more advanced work, and the junior s to cover the rudiments of soldiering thoroughly. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent in a tour of the Naval Air Station at King ' s Point and all the senior cadets had an opportunity of shooting with a .303 rifle at Warwick Camp. The juniors were taught shooting with a .22 rifle at Whale 14 Bay. The Camp wa.s visited by Hin Kxcellency the Acting Cjovern- r and by the O.C, British Troops in Bermuda. Demonstrations of the lessons learned in camp weie given on each occasion. Field Day — A Field Day for senior cadets was held on May 16th, 1944. The Cadets assumed the role of the vanguard of the advance guard of an invading force, which had established a beach- head at the School, but had lost contact with the enemy. Orders were received that we were to push on at all costs and the only information received was that there was some enemy activity in the neighbourhood of Fort Langton. Consequently, the Corps proceeded in that direction via the Happy Valley road until the leading troops were held up near Prospect field. The opposition, which incidentally was provided by the Training Company, B.M.L, was not very strong and we we e soon able to move forward again until we reached the Military Hospital. Here we ran into stiffer opposition, but this again was overcome and one cadet was greatly elated over marching a prisoner back to Company Headquarters at the point of the prisoner ' s own rifle. Our next advance was over the western portion of the Garrison Golf Links towards Barker ' s Hill. Here a platoon attack developed and finally ended in a company attack on the Hill itself. This was probably the best part of the exercise to the cadets, as we had the use of smoke screens and a simulated artillery barrage in order to cross this o pen country. Eventually the Hill was captured and defensive positions established. This successfully warded off the counter-offensive which the opposition tried to stage. Air Training — The Cadet Air Training Section was re- organised at the beginning of this year. Last November Lt. Vesey paid a visit to Ottawa and after talks with various officials in an organisation known as the Air Cadets of Canada, was able to obtain considerable assistance in the matter of equipment and text-books. Although these materials have not yet arrived, nevertheless, the instructors have been carrying on, basing their instruction on the syllabus of the Air Cadets of Canada. Thirty cadets enrolled and attendance, apart from the period when whooping cough was pre- valent, has been very good. We have also obtained a sound film projector and several aeronautical films, which are a great help. The syllabus consists of Signals, Aircraft Recognition, Navigation, Anti-gas Meteorology, Administration, Principles of Flight, En- gines, First Aid, Hygiene, and Knots and Splices. It is hoped that during camp in July flights in aircraft for Air Trainees can be ar- ranged through the courtesy of the Fleet Air Arm at Dockyard. Shooting. — The annual .22 rifle shoot was held at the Par-la- Ville 25 yd. range on April 19th. Only six cadets out of the fifteen entrants attained the necessary 70% for the shooting badge, but these were all Saltus boys. L Cpl. McBeath turned in the best 15 card with a score of 81%, and thus was adjudged the ' Corps Shot ' . Others to obtain their shooting badges were Sgt. King, L Cpl. Terceira, and Cdts. Vivian, WooUard and Davis. Cricket and Football Considering the difficulties to be overcome in wartime, last year ' s cricket season can be considered quite a success, in spite of the fact that we lost two matches, drew three and won only one. There were some good cricketers in the first eleven, but it was not until the end of the season that they really began to get results. However, they all enjoyed their games and undoubtedly learnt the meaning of cricket. ' Thcx-e were two special matches during the season. The first was a charity match in aid of the Red Cross Fund. Mr. Gascoigne and Mr. Hallett invited several of the best cricketers in the island to play on their teams together with some of the first eleven and some excellent cricket resulted. Mr. Gascoigne ' s team won by 1 wicket and 14 runs. The other special match was the first all day match in the his- tory of the School in which the 1st XI and Staff plkyed against an R.A.F. team. This proved a very successful innovation and all enjoyed it immensely. The School won by 110 runs, the highlight of the match being the bowling of D. L. Spurling and F. W. Wil- liams, who dismissed the R.A.F. for 62 runs, their lowest score of the season. On Founder ' s Day, the Old Boys defeated the 1st XI by 1 wicket and 21 runs, whilst the 2nd XI won their match against the Old Boys 2nd XI. The Colts had quite a useful side, but it was only possible to arrange two matches for them, both against Whitney Institute. These they won on both occasions, the bowling being better than the batting. In the House Matches WatHngton House won the senior competition whilst Saltus House carried off the honours amongst the juniors. The soccer season was also very successful. The 1st XI won four matches, drew two and lost one, and on the whole played well throughout the season. After a lapse of a couple of years, two matches were played against the Dockyard Apprentices, which proved to be very evenly contested and it is hoped that these fix- tures will not be allowed to drop again as the Apprentices are generally about the same weight as the 1st XI, whereas in most of the other matches the 1st XI is playing against much heavier opponents. The Colts had a wealth of material to draw upon for their team til is season, and so two teams were entered in the Inter-School League. This competition was handicapped by the epidemic of 16 whooping cough, but the ' A ' team won all their matches played, and so we retained the B.S.S.A. trophy for another year. The ' B ' team played some very good games especially when they visited St. George ' s, where they were beaten by the score of one goal to nil. In the House Co mpetition Watlington House won the senior competition both terms, whilst in the juniors Butterfield House won the shield in the Christmas term but lost it to Darrell House in the Easter term. Matches 1943 1944 Football Oct. 21 1943 1st XI vs. B.A.A draw 3-3 Home 22 3rd XI vs. St. George ' s won 2-0 Home Nov. 1 1st XI vs. R.A.F won 6-2 Home Nov. 5 3rd XI vs. St. George ' s lost 1-2 Away 19 1st XI vs. R.A.F.-Whitney won 8-1 Away 19 3rd XI vs. St. George ' s lost 2-3 Home 26 2nd XI vs. St. George ' s lost 1-4 Away Dec. 15 1st Xl-Staff vs. H.M. Ship lost 0-7 Home Feb. 3 1944 1st XI vs. Old Boys draw 2-2 Home 25 1st XI vs. Dockyard Appren... won 2-1 Home Mar. 3 1st XI vs. Dockyard Appren... won 1-0 Away Senior House Matches Results Xmas, 1943 — 1st, Watlington 2nd, Darrell 3rd, Saltus Junior House Matches Results Xmas, 1943— 1st, Butterfield. 2nd, Darrell. 3rd, Saltus and Watlington (Tie). Senior House Matches Results Easter, 1944 — 1st, Watlington. 2nd, Darrell. 3rd, Saltus. Junior House Matches Results Easter, 1944— 1st, Darrell. 2nd, Watlington. 3rd, Saltus. 17 Athletic Sports It almost seemed that we were not to be allowed to hold our annual Sports Day this year. First of all, the original date set was March 30th. but the epidemic of whooping cough necessitated a postponement to April 13th; then, having everything ready for this date, and having started on the afternoon ' s programme, the weather interfered and heavy rain caused another postponement to April 20th. However, this did not dishearten the contestants and we eventually had a very good afternoon ' s sport, with keen com- petition and some excellent running and jumping. The usual House competitions were run and again Watlington House weie the winners of the senior group, and also annexed the junior shield to make a double victory. The senior point cup was won by D. L. Spurling, who won every event for which he entered, while the junior point cup went to D. H. Harrison. At the prize-giving ceremony afterwards the Headmaster stated that it had been his endeavour to provide a balanced educa- tion for Saltus boys. For this end he stressed the present need of a gymnasium and adequate contributions to the Gymnasium Fund. His immediate endeavour, however, was to eliminate any form of slackness in the School, whether in work, games or manners. He had warned the boys that this course would have to be followed especially in preparing for the exacting standards of the post war world and if Bermuda is not to become outmoded in attainments and standing. He then urged the parents of Saltus boys to keep in closer touch with him and felt that they had not been taking sufficient advantage of this opportunity to discuss their sons ' present and future. The Headmaster, in concluding, said that he had a few words to say about the Saltus Old Boys. First that they had been en- deavouring to provide a gymnasium. Second that their wartime service is more impressive than many people seem to realise and that the Roll of Honour Book has not been added to this year — a fact of which he naturally was glad. Lastly that he wished for all particulars concerning service Old Boys. He then introduced His Excellency the Governor, who had kindly consented to give away the prizes. His Excellency spoke on the necessity of studying subjects which the boys thought would be of no use to them, b ut which he assured them, would prepare them to absorb the bigger things which were to come. 18 His Excellency then turned to athletics, and said that they not only gave the boys pleasure, but taught them many useful lessons, in adhering to strict l ules of training they gave up certain pleasures, and this taught them self-denial, enterprise and team spirit. He continued by saying, that the rules, which governed life, if it were to be lived as it should be, were those which governed running, and assured them that what they were receiving at Saltus was a balance between physical fitness and mental fitness. Sports Results GROUP A 50 yds. — 1 Marshman 2, 2 Hastie, 3 Wingate 2. Time 8 4-5 sees. 100 yds. — 1 Hastie, 2 Marshman 2, 3 Wingate 2. Time 16 4-5 sees. Long Jump. — 1 Hastie, 2 Marshman 2, 3 Patterson. Distance 10 ft. 2 ins. GROUP B 100 yds. — 1 Outerbridge 2, 2 Nelson 3, 3 Maconochie 2. Time 15 sees. 220 yds.— 1 Outerbridge 2, 2 Nelson 3, 3 Doe. Time 35 1-5 sees. }4 Mile Road Race. — 1 Cooper 4, 2 Pearman 2, 3 Peniston 2. Time 3 mins. 9 sees. Long Jump. — 1 Whitney, 2 Doe, 3 Cooper 4. Distance 11 ft. 1 in. High Jump.— 1 Whitney, 2 Cooper 4, 3 Doe. Height 3 ft. ins. GROUP C 100 yds.— 1 Critchley, 2 Johnson, 3 Hutt 2. Time 14 2-5 sees. 220 yds.— 1 Critchley, 2 Hutt 2, 3 Collis. Time 32 sees. 1 4 Mile.— 1 Critchley, 2 Hutt 2, 3 Collis. Time 1 min. 11 4-5 sees. 34 Mile Road Race.— 1 Hutt 2, 2 Goldsmith 2, 3 Woollard 2. ' Time 4 mins. 31 sees. Long Jump. — 1 Critchley, 2 Hutt 2, 3 Tiimingham 1. Dis- tance 13 ft. 83 2 ins. High Jump. — 1 Critchley, 2 Johnson, 3 Trimingham 1. Height 4 ft. ins. 19 GROUP D 100 yds. — 1 Skinner, 2 Goldsmith 1, 3 Lewis. Time 12 sees. 220 yds. — 1 Skinner, 2 Harrison, 3 Lombardo. Time 26 4-5 sees. Vi Mile. — 1 Harrison, 2 Skinner, 3 Goldsmith 1. Time 66 sees. y2 Mile. — 1 Harrison, 2 Lombardo, ' 3 Goldsmith 1. Time 2 mins. 32 3-5 sees. 1 Mile Road Race. — 1 Harrison, 2 Lombardo, 3 Cooper 1. Time 5 mins. 22 sees. Long Jump. — 1 Harrison, 2 Stephens 1, 3 Lombardo. Dis- tance 16 ft. 7 ins. High Jump. — 1 Smith 3, 2 Stephens 1, 3 Lombardo. Height 4 ft. 63 2 ins. . Throwing the Cricket Ball. — 1 Stephens 1, 2 Gosling, 3 Lom- bardo. Distance 67 ft. 7 ins. 120 yds. — Hurdles. — 1 Skinner, 2 Harrison, 3 Cooper. Time 20 2-5 sees. GROUP E 100 yds.— 1 Spurling, 2 Wcollard 1, 3 Hallam. Time 11 4-5 sees. 220 yds. — 1 Spurling, 2 Hallam, 3 Diel. Time 32 sees. Vi Mile. — 1 Spurling, 2 Woollard, 3 Barnard. Time 64 sees. y2 Mile.— 1 McBeath, 2 Woollard 1, 3 Barnard. Time 2 mins. 22 1-5 sees. 1 Mile.— 1 McBeath, 2 Woollardl, 3 Terceira 1. Time 5 mins. 35 2-5 sees. 2 Mile Road Race. — 1 Terceira, 2 King, 3 Botelho. Time 12 mins. 311-5 sees. 120 yds. Hurdles.— 1 Diel, 2 Taylor, 3 Woollard L Time 19 3-5 sees. Long Jump. — 1 Spurling, 2 King, 3 Woollard L Distance 18 ft. 9 ins. High Jump. — 1 Spurling, 2 McBeath, 3 Hallam. Height 5 ft. 3 ins. Putting the Shot. — 1 Spurling, 2 King, 3 Taylor. Distance 31 ft. 9 ins. Throwing the Cricket Ball. — 1 Spurling, 2 McBeath, 3 Diel. Distance 80 yds. 2 ft. Standing Long Jump. — 1 Spurling, 2 Hallam, 3 Diel. Distance 8 ft. 53 ins. Junior Inter-House Relay. — 1 Butterfield, 2 Darrell, 3 Saltus. Time 2 mins. 17 sees. Senior Inter-House Relay. 1 Saltus, 2 Butterfield, 3 Darrell. Time 1 min. 55 sees. School vs. Old Boys ' Relay. 1 Old Boys, 2 School. Time 1 min. 47 sees. 20 S G S Swimming The Annual Inter-House Swimming Meet was held at the Langton Pool in late September of last year. In the Senior Com- petition, Saltus House nosed out Watlington House to win with 41 points to the latter ' s 31 points. Butterfield House was third with 18 points. In the Junior Competition, Watlington House easily led the rest of the field, to win with 37 points: Darrell and Saltus tied for third with 16 each. In the course of the meet, three records were broken. H. King set a new record for the 100 yards free style in Group E with the very excellent time of 64 seconds. In the 50 yards breast-stroke in Group C, Evans set a new record of 41 seconds. Seymour made a new mark in the Group D back-stroke event with 16 2-10 seconds. Many of the other times were close to the records. The standard of swimming has undoubtedly improved in the last year for which we are most indebted to Mr. V. F. ( Chummy ) Hayward for providing the Saltus boys with the use of the Langton Swimming Pool for two afternoons each week during the Summer Term. This term, many enthusiastic swimmers can be seen at the pool practising for the individual Pentathlon Shields, competition for which will be held in early June. Even though only four boys can win these shields, the losers will have improved their standard of swimming to the extent that they will stand a better chance in the forthcoming September Meet. H. C. E. M. S G S Swimming Competition Senior House Shield. — 1 Saltus, 41 points, 2 Watlington, 31 points, 3 Butterfield, 18 points. Junior House Shield. — 1 Watlington, 37 points, 2 Butterfield, 17 points, 3 Darrel-Saltus (Tie), 16 points. GROUP A 25 yds. Freestyle. — 1 Gibbons 4, 2 Nelson 3, 3 Pearman 2. Time 19 4-10 sees. Diving. — 1 Gibbons 4, 2 Pearman 2, 3 Nelson. GROUP B 25 yds. Freestyle.— 1 Shanks, 2 Hi(tt 2, 3 Collis. Time 16 2-10 sees. Diving.— 1 Shanks, 2 Hutt 2, 3 Smith 4. 21 GROUP C 50 yds. Freestyle. — 1 Smith 4, 2 Lancaster, 3 Gosling. Time 35 6-10 sees. 50 yds. Breaststfoke. — 1 Evans, 2 Gosling, 3 Bray. Time 42 8-10 sees. 25 yds. Backstroke. — 1 Hutt 1, 2 Wyatt. 3 Wingate. Time 18 7-10 sees. Diving. — 1 Bray, 2 Hutt 1, 3 Smith 2. GROUP D 50 yds. Freestyle. — 1 Petty, 2 Seymour, 3 Adderley 1. Time 31 2-10 sees. 50 yds. Breaststroke. — 1 Petty, 2 Vivian, 3 Adderley 1. Time 41 sees. 25 yds. Backstroke. — 1 Seymour, 2 Thompson, 3 Vivian. Time 16 2-10 sees. Diving. — 1 Adderley 1, 2 Adderley 2, 3 Thompson. GROUP E 100 yds. Freestyle. — 1 King, 2 Spurling, 3 Tucker. Time 64 sees. 100 yds. Breaststroke. — 1 King, 2 Pantryl, 3 Taylor. Time 86 6-10 sees. 200 yds. Freestyle.— 1 King, 2 Trucker. Time 2 min. 41 8-10 sees. 50 yds. Backstroke. — 1 Pantry 1, 2 Taylor, 3 Botelho. Diving. — 1 Tucker, 2 Spurling, 3 Beardsly. Senior Relay. — 1 Saltus, 2 Watlington, 3 Butterfield. Junior Relay. — 1 Darrell, 2 Saltus, 3 Watlington. Role in the B.S.SA. Sports Swimming After a lapse of a year, the B.S.S.A. Swimming Sports were revived. The School staged an excellent show, winning all five group cups. Athletic Sports The Sjchool took the honours in the younger age groups, winning all the events in group A, in which D. Nelson and Ford were outstanding. In group B, Collis was our key man, while Critchley, Lewis, and J. Nelson shared the group C honours. In Group D, Saltus ' s only victory was claimed by Harrison, who ran an excel- lent 880 yards. In Group E, Taylor was our lone victor in the 120 ya rds Hurdles. However, in the two older groups, Saltus was not beaten until the final relavs took place. H, C. E. M, 22 Boxing The annual competition for the Cox vShield took place this year on Friday, March l7th, under the patronage of Rear Admiral I. C. Sowell, who presented the shield to Watlington House, the winners of the competition. We were, as a matter of fact, lucky that there was a competition at all this year, for the school was right in the middle of the whooping cough epidemic, and for a time it seemed likely that there would not be a sufficient number of boxers to provide a show. In the end fortune favoured us and only three bouts suffered interference; the fight between Hill and Pearman was cancelled, but Hutt i and Lewis, who were each left without an opponent, fought an exhibition match. Lewis, in the lighter weight, put up a very game fight against Hutt, who was about eight pounds heavier, no mean advantage for contestants in a ninety-pound class. Last year ' s experiment in staging all the preliminary bouts on the Monday previous to the finals was so successful that we re- peated it this 3 ear, and it seems likely that it will become the regu- lar practice. For the preliminaries Major B. T. Johnson, R.A.O.C., was the referee, and Capt. Harold Evans and Sergt. Todd, B.V.R.C. were the judges. For the finals Major Johnson and Capt. Evans again officiated with Mr. Harry Palmer as the second judge, while Major Cecil Moore, D.F.C., acted as timekeeper. Sergt. Todd kindly took on the job of second, and gave valuable advice to the boxers in his corner. We are more grateful than we can say to these gentlemen for giving us so much of their time; for without their assistance the competition could scarcely be staged. Much of the increased interest in boxing which is apparent in Saltus these days is due to the encouragement given by officials who are both capable and interested themselves. For there is nothing so dis- couraging to a keen boy as to take trouble to learn the game and then to lose a fight on a faulty decision. Partly because of the prevalent sickness, the standard of box- ing was not quite so high as in recent yea.rs, but sickness was not the only reason. It is hard for boys to realise that three rounds, lasting a minute and a half each, can be so tiring, and few among the older boys can be persuaded that a mere four and a half minutes of such exercise requires a much higher standard of fitness than most football games. Consequently, they start a round as vigor- ously as anyone could desire, but, before the end, they are reduced to such a state of exhaustion that all they can do is to stand and look at each other. Again boxing is an art which has to be learned and it is of comparatively little use to go into a ring half a dozen times in the week or two before a competition in the hope that boxing can be learned in such a short time. As seems to be the usual experience, the best boxing was seen in the lighter weights, and, if the whooping cough had not interfered, it would have been 23 better still, because some of the smaller boys had been coming regularly on Saturdays and had really profited by tuition. If only the older boys would follow their example, we could put on a much better show. In that connection, I am hoping to be able to arrange tuition all through the winter of the coming school year, and, if I can, it should effect a marked improvement. For it was noticeable in the preliminary fights that one or two boys, who in practice had learned to put up quite a good show, forgot all their skill in the ring, and tried merely to fight an opponent whom they should have beaten fairly comfortably by boxing. Skill must become second nature if it is to be remembered and used in the stress of a real fight. In the heavier weights, too, there is usually one boy who is considered so much better than the others in his weight that it is hard to find opponents for him. Here again, if his fellows would only have the courage to admit to themselves that in the end loyalty to their House is going to persuade them to enter the competition, they could at least start early and learn enough to give him a good fight. But, as it is, they often have to be persuaded and cajoled by their House-Captaitis for so long that there is no time left to learn any- thing. After all, except perhaps in the heaviest group of all, there is little chance of any real damage being done with eight ounce gloves. Once again, through the kindness and hard work of Mr. Welch, Smith i, and Goldsmith i, the programme was printed at the school press. The results follow: — Mosquito weight: Woollard ii beat Bur- land. Moth weight: Hordern beat Ranee. Bee weight: Hutt ii beat Lines i. Paper weight: Hayward beat Critchley. Feather- weight : Harrison beat Frith i. Lightweight : Barnard beat Woollard i. Welterweight: Adder ley i beat Terceira. Middleweight: McBeath beat Botelho. Cruiserweight: Taylor beat King. Heavy- weight: Spurling was unopposed. Exhibition: Hutt i beat Lewis. F. B. R. Tennis A far greater interest has been taken in Tennis this year. During March and April, the boys had three tennis tournaments. The first, an open tournament, held in conjunction with the Bermuda High School for Girls, offered singles, doubles, and mixed doubles for all interested. In the singles, out of a field of thirty- two entrants, H. King emerged victorious, having defeated J. Robinson in the finals. The King- Eve combination defeated J. Robinson and P. Goldsmith in the doubles. King and Robinson also made the mixed doubles finals. 24 The second, the Tennis House Compel ition, was won by Dar- rell House. Each House was represented by a team of six players, who took part in six singles and three doubles matches. Darrell House defeated Saltus in the finals, the highlight of the competition being a match in which Robinson defeated King. Watlington House placed third. The third and last Tourney was that in which the School Tennis team were narrowly defeated by the Staff Six. The School were represented by Robinson, King, P. Goldsmith, Eve, Gilbert, Hallam and Terceira. H. C. E. M. Gymnastics When last year ' s publication of the School Year Book went to press, the House Competitions for the Senior and Junior Gym Shields had not been held. However, Butterfield House came through to win both shields. The skill shown by the boys com- peting for the Junior shield was quite promising. However, very little could be expected of the Senior group, as most of them were in Fifth and Sixth Forms and the School Curriculum provides no time for their instruction. The outstanding boy in the Seniors was but a Fourth Former. Last year, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Welch, presented two cups in memory of their late son Geoffrey, a victim of the present war. Harrison was awarded one cup as the outstanding Senior Gym- nast, while Bray received the other for the Junior honours. This spring we have been lent a horizontal bar by Mr. H. D. Butterfield, Sr. This has been a valuable addition to our equipment. H. C. E. M. The Debating Society Ten years have elapsed since the present Debating Society was founded and opened its programme with the motion ' That Bermuda is behind the times. In the course of that debate motor cars, air service, and votes for women were advocated for Bermuda. At that time such developments appeared so remote as to be almost fantastic; the fact that they are now accepted and approved should serve as a guide and encouragement to the present generation of debaters. The society provides a medium through which they may keep astride of the times and prepare for the future. The activities of the past season have included: — 30th September, 1943. — General meeting for the election of officers, followed by a debate on the motion, That the political 25 aims of Russia will present a problem to the other United Nations after the War. Proposer: B. P. Seymour Opposer: M. D. Taylor Third: H. C. Beardsley Fourth: J T. Gilbert Mindful of the international aims of Russia in the past, the proposers feared that the Russian Steamroller would not stop at the pulverisation of the Nazi system alone. The opposers were less apprehensive, and put faith in the unity of the Allies in peace as in war. The motion was defeated. 4th November, 1943 and March 2nd, 1944.— Hat De- bates. Each member was called upon for an impromptu speech on a subject drawn from the hat. Among the subjects were these : — The schoolboy ' s life is easy and pleasant. Will the tourist trade return to Bermuda? Girls are more studious than boys. Will the world be a better place to live in after the War? What is a pyramid? Would I like to be a Chinaman? 20th January, 1944:— Debate on the motion, ' That with the development of the Fleet Air Arm the days of the Capital Ship are numbered. Proposer: M. D. Taylor Opposer: K. G. R. Hallam Third: J. T. Gilbert Fourth: B. P. Seymour With effective salvoes of rhetoric the big guns triumphed: the capital ship would survive, though it might undergo radical changes in design. 10th February, 1944.— Debate on the motion, ' That too much importance is attached to the amount of money which a man earns. In democratic mood the House voted to uphold the motion. It was felt that the amount of a man ' s earnings affords no real criterion of his usefulness, and that the world tends to be too ser- vile in the face of big money. Officers for the Year 1943-44 President: Mr. J. H. Kerry. Secretary: P. E. Goldsmith. Committee: W. A. Ball, J. Davis, M. D. Taylor, J. Vivian. 26 World Today Club The club has continued to function very satisfactorily during the past year, and some twenty-four meetings have been held. A number of interesting subjects has been discussed, varying from the progress of the war on the different fronts to the use of motors in Bermuda. Arrangements were made for Lieut. -Col. Astwood to speak to the Club on ' The Defence of Bermuda, ' and for Mr. Allan Smith to give an address on ' Trinidad and Tobago. ' In both instances it was decided that not only the Club, but the whole School, should hear these instructive lectures. Mr. Richardson, our Chairman, to whose general supervision of its activities the club owes so much, gave an interesting talk on the subject of ' The Creation of Wealth. ' Papers were read by members of the Club on various topics, including ' Dredging, ' ' Wool, ' ' Ships, ' ' The Agricultural Station ' and ' Aircraft Carriers. ' Finally, mention should also be made of visits by members of the Club to the Sessions House and to the Police Court. J. T. G. Cult A The fiociety now consists of fifteen members from the Sixth and Upper Sixth Forms. It was founded to stimulate any activity of cultural significance, but owing to the demands made on our time by the other School activities, we were forced to concentrate our attention on local industries and theatres, and were unable to accomplish any play-reading or acting. On October 29th we attended a performance of the film ' The Young Mr. Pitt, ' the historical importance of which was greatly appreciated. On November 18th we paid a visit to the Bermuda Press, and Mr. Eugene Lines graciously gave up a free afternoon to conduct us through the premises, giving us informative explanations and demonstrations. On Janua ' ry 13th we had the privilege of hearing a lecture by Mr. L. N. Tucker, affectionately known as ' Dicky, ' the Superin- tendent of the Sailors ' Home, on the subject of the Home and the psychology of the sailors who used it. We terminated our activities for the year with a visit to the Electric Light Station, where, under the supervision of Mr. Sey- mour, we spent a most instructive afternoon. We are extremely grateful to Mr. Welch for arranging these visits, and are confidently anticipating other equally successful years. The Music Society This year the Music Society has continued its activities with Mr. Thompson as President. When possible the regular programmes of recorded music have been supplemented by recitals of live music, and we were lucky enough to secure two special recitals for members and their guests. The first, on October 26, was given by Mr. Bridge at the Cathedral. After an interesting lecture on the development of the organ and its music, we heard a selection of eighteenth century and modern organ works. In November we were entertained at the Headmaster ' s house by the Misses Devlin, piano and violin soloists, who presented an all-Bach programme. In addition to these special fixtures, the members of the society have made a good showing at all public recitals, notably the two given at the Cathedral by Mr. Bridge and Miss Devlin. At the last of these we were able to enjoy the difficult and seldom heard violin Concerto of Elgar. As a new departure we hope, in the near future to hear lec- tures on various aspects of music from capable visitors; and last but not least, we have not yet given up hope of holding a member ' s recital. R. R. T. The Year ' s Art The Annual Art Exhibition of work done under the supervision of Miss K. M. C. Cook and Messrs. Jones and Snape of the Nicholl Institute was held on Nov. 18th and 20th and was most successful. Mr. D. Kifkpatrick of Bailey ' s Bay and Mr. H. Watlington kindly consented to judge the exhibits. Water colours were ar- ranged in the Assembly Hall, Designs on the platform, Drawings and Manual Training work in the Library. Walter Ball ' s Water Colour Drawing, History of Aviation, was a centre of interest winning a special prize, which together with other prizes wer e given by Mr. H. Watlington. The 1st Art Prize went to Reed Cooper for his Umbrella, 2nd to J. Wyatt, Still Life, 3rd A. Mullin, Gerberas. The prizes for best Art student, J. Richards, Upper School, A. Mullin, Junior School. Designs for plates by Barritt, Bishop, Darling, Hutt, Motyer, Scott and Richardson, were commended, also J. Vivian ' s Boat, J. Richard ' s cricketer, and D. Dill ' s under- water scene. W. Nankivell ' s Line and Wash drawings of Ber- muda scenes special mention. First and second Manual Training prizes to W. Nankivell and P. Seymour. 28 ■ The drawings by W. Ball, D. Dill, A. Mullin, J. Richardson sent to the Royal Drawing Society ' s War Time Exhibition all won first class commendation. Prizes at the Agricultural Station Arts and Crafts Exhibition were awarded: Age 11-14, Christopher Smith, 1st Fruit, 2nd Land- scape. Age 8-11, Thomas Vesey, 1st Still Life, David Wingate, 2nd, Still Life. Gifts of a Drawing Board Rack from Mr. Goodwin Gosling, Drawing Boards from Mr. H. Ingham, Mr. H. Watlington and Mr. H. Gilbert, Pewter Vase from Mrs. Eldon Trimingham, Picture Frame from the Headmaster, fine quality sponge, Mrs. Mello, have been received and are much appreciated. If someone would pro- vide a studio we should indeed be happy. K. M. C. C. Printed by Bermuda Press Ltd. Hamilton — Bermuda