Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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2,7 was done by the two B.V.R.C. Instructors, Sgt. Simmons and Sgt. Exell, and the Camp Staff, also provided by the B.V.R.C. Pte. Campbell, R.A.M.C., was in attendance throughout the whole camp period. Field Day. — The Annual Field Day involving Senior Cadets was held during May. The Exercise was planned by Major M. Whitelock, G.S.O. 2, Bermuda Command. It took the form of an attack from Saltus Grammar School to Stour Hill and then to Barker ' s Hill. The Cadet Corps embussed at S.G.S. and the con- voy preceded by a Bren gun carrier was ambushed on the North Shore Road. At this point high explosive was set off and realistic battle conditions prevailed. When this ambush had been cleared, the convoy carried on to its rendezvous at Stour Hill. The Com- pany was then reorganized and advanced towards Barker ' s Hill. Each leading platoon came under attack and some more high ex- plosive was set off in the path of the advancing company. The Cadets then put in a company attack on Barker ' s Hill, on which prepared defences had been dug. At the conclusion a summary was given by Major Whitelock, who had acted as Chief Umpire: Lunch followed and in the afternoon the Cadet Band led a March Past at which Brigadier Maconochie took the salute. The Air Training Section, B.C.C., held evening classes through- out the year at Saltus Grammar School. The numbers of this sec- tion dropped off very rapidly towards the end of the year and it was decided to suspend the classes temporarily. The Bermuda Flying School Committee has been of great assistance to this Sec- tion since its formation, and was responsible for the valuable amount of material now in possession of the Corps. At the mo- ment plans are being discussed with the Bermuda Flying Com- mittee to continue some form of Air Training in the post-war period. The Air Training Section attended Camp and carried out a special training programme. In addition to the Instructor in Signals from the B.V.E., Mr. Humphries, of Cable and Wireless, was also of great assistance. The remaining courses of lectures were given by Major Rosewarne, Capt. Hallett, Lieut. Gascoigne and Lieut. Masters, all of the Bermuda Cadet Corps. (Signed) S. GASCOIGNE, C Lieut., Adjutant, B.C.C. Fencing Club During the past year the membership of this club has doubled, a sure proof of the increasing popularity of this sport throughout the School. Those who have studied Foil for a year are now being instructed in the use of the Sabre. We are most grateful to our late instructor, P.T.I. Tate, R.N., who has been recalled to England, for all that he has done for us

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26 Cadets The Officers of the Corps at present are: — Major T. S. Murdoch, V.D., Commandant. Major J. M. Rosewarne, O.C., A and ' ' B Companies. Capt. T. F. F. Wyatt, O.C., C Company. Lieut. S. Gascoigne, Adjutant. Capt. H. J. Hallett Capt. C. Sutton S.G.S. Strength: 72. C.S.M.: Outerbridge, H. H. Sgts. :Terceira, C, Woollard, C. E. Cpls.: Harrison, D., Vivian, J. L Cpls. : Anfossi, F. R., Seymour, B. P., Smith, A. G., Crisson, The first Corps Church Parade was held on Sunday, Nov. 5th, at St. John ' s Church, Pembroke. The Service was conducted by the Rev. Strong, assisted by His Lordship the Bishop and the Rev. Bruce Peake. The Lesson was read by His Excellency the Gover- nor, Lord Burghley, who was accompanied by his A.D.C., Flight Lieut. Litchfield. After the Service His Excellency took the Salute at the West Gate of the Church. The Cadets, headed by the Cadet Drum and Bugle Band, presented a very smart appear- ance as they marched by. This service was acclaimed as a great success and will become an annual event of the Bermuda Cadet Corps. As in 1943, two separate camps were held during July at West Whale Bay. A Company, 81 strong, were in camp from July 3rd to July 10th, during which time an extensive Training Pro- gramme was carried out. The programme was in the capable hands of Lieut. D. J. Williams, B.V.R.C., whose help during this first period was greatly appreciated. The highlight of the programme was a practical demonstration by a platoon of the B.V.R.C., which marched from St. George ' s before giving a realistic display of modern weapons and Battle Drill. During Camp some very good results were obtained by the Senior Cadets who fired a course with the Service rifle. His Excellency the Acting Governor, W. L. Murphy, Esq., inspected A Company in Camp on July 8th. The Junior Camp followed, at which 51 cadets were present. The Training Programme for B Company was somewhat modi- fied, but an enjoyable and profitable five days were spent. Some .22 shooting was carried out in Camp and, despite the shortage of ammunition during the year, some very good results were obtained. During both camps moving pictures were shown each evening and contributed considerably to the enjoyment of all. Valuable work Lieut. H. C. Masters 2 Lieut. G. Kendall 2 Lieut. E. Rothwell Lieut. N. H. P. Vesey 2 Lieut. A. Card 2 Lieut. F. Dale H. B.

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28 and for his keenness in School athletics generally. In particular, we should like to take this opportunity to thank him for his kindness in instructing a class in Gym and Boxing on Saturday afternoons. This term an ' Assaut d ' Armes ' was staged, the proceeds of which were donated to the Red Cross. Diel won the Tate Cup for Sabre and retained the title of Captain of Fencing, while Monks won the Ambard Cup for Foil. We are sorry that P.T.I. Tate is leaving us, but we are looking forward with confidence to a successful year under our new in- structor, P.T.I. Kemp. B. P. S. Choir Under the guidance of Mr. Bridge, our pianist and choir leader, ihe Choir has just ended another successful year. But, owing to a deficiency of tenors and painstaking altos, our programme of choral music has not been of such good quality as in former years. Never- theless we were able to give a very satisfactory rendering of the traditional carols at the annual Carol Concert. This year our notable soloists were Oatham and Fountain, trebles. Gamble, tenor, and Vivian, bass. Many others did well in quartet arrangements. Mr. Laurence Dill, an Old Boy of the School, has composed an arrangement of the Gloria for us, and is also the composer of ' School Hymn, No. 2 ' , designed to be sung on Founder ' s Day and other School functions. The words of this Hymn were specially written for us by His Lordship the Bishop. After an interval of two years the Choir is again practising for a performance of the Cantata, Thaudrig Crohoore ' . J- V. D. L. Musical Society The Society has had another successful year under the leader- ship of Mr. Thompson. Unfortunately we have been unable to keep Wednesday as our regular meeting day, as some of our mem- bers have to attend Band practice after Cadet Parade. In any case we cannot compete with the Band, even if every window in the room is closed and the volume of the radio-gramophone turned up to its fullest extent. During the Easter term the Society attended a recital given by Miss Devlin playing the violin and Mr. Bridge at the organ. In the same term we held a Musical Evening, in which each member of the Society performed.