Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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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.

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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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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.