Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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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.

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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

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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.