Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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29 assistance with the floral decorations; to Mr. Chesley White for the loan of furniture; to Sir Stanley Spurling for the special light- ing; to Mrs. Edmund Gibbons for the loan of curtains; to Mr. Claude Terceira for transportation; to the team of boys who had helped in the Hall and behind the scenes; and to the Old Boys and present boys for the advertisements and sale of tickets. Band Concert Conditions were ideal for the concert given by the B.V.R.C. Band on the Saltus Field last Thursday evening when an apprecia- tive audience, though less numerous than the performance de- served, heard the band at their best. The concert was given to aid the funds established for the projected Gymnasium and Physics Laboratory at the school, and the band performed with the kind permission of Lieut. -Colonel Astwood, who was present with Mrs. Astwood. The band was under the direction of their bandmaster, W. O. S. C. Pye, who ably led them through a varied programme of ten items, mainly of light popular music with some in more serious vein. As trumpet soloist, Mr. Sidney Foster has become well-known to Bermuda audiences, and his two solos — II Bacio (Arditi) and The Holy City (Stephen Adams) — played with great clarity and expression, drew well-merited applause. The conductor himself was responsible for the orchestration of Handel ' s Largo, and his work did full justice to this beautiful composition. Also as a request number, the Band played W.O. Pye ' s own composition, the hymn tune Remember them inspired in memory of the Bermuda boys who made the supreme sacrifice in the last war. The Headmaster desires to thank Lieut. Colonel Astwood, W.O. Pye and the Band for the excellent performance. Sir Stanley Spurling for the lighting arrangements, Mr. W. F. ( ' ' Chummy ) Hay ward for the seating accommodation, the Head Prefect and the boys who assisted with the refreshment and in other ways, and Mrs. Harry Dunkley whose happy thought suggested the concert and who was responsible for the general arrangements. Fencing Club Since last year the club has lost a very valuable instructor in P.T.L Tate. But, before he departed, it was hoped that his relief, P.T.L Kemp, would carry on with the job of fencing in- structor. Unfortunately arrangements in this respect were unsuc- cessful, and, in consequence, the club did not meet for some time.

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28 The long summer holidays are close at hand, let us try and do some sketching from nature ready for the next Children ' s Aca- demy Exhibition. Never mind if we fail to win prizes. He who has dared has done, Whether he lost or won, No man has failed who tried, Whether he lived or died. This is the truest truth Age would impart to youth : Only a few prevail. But only the quitters fail. — Douglas Mullock. K. M. C. Concert at S The concert at Saltus Grammar School last Friday evening produced a well-balanced and varied programme of dramatic and musical items. The programme opened with a one-act play, ' ' The Map, presented by the Bermuda High School Senior Elocution Class under the direction of Mrs. Eleanor Brass, and this was fol- lowed by the musical items. In the middle of the programme, Mrs. Helen Walker ' s ex- pressive rendering of Brahm ' s Rhapsodie in E Flat w as keenly applauded. Preceding and following the pianoforte piece the two groups of songs by the well-known contralto, Mrs. Adah Spurling, captivated the audience, who seemed to be particularly appreciative of the powerful and expressive rendering of Tschaikovsky ' s ' ' The Pilgrim ' s Song. Mrs. Spurling was ably accompanied throughout by Mrs. Helen Walker at the piano. Concluding the programme, the High School girls presented another play, Michael, by Tolstoi. Both plays were well pro- duced, revealing acting of quite a high order; such efforts by the younger generation make a happy augury for the future; all the young performers and their instructor are to be congratulated upon a really excellent performance. Towards the end of the programme the Headmaster, Mr. R. E. E. Booker, voiced the appreciation and thanks of the audi- ence to the artistes and others who had contributed to the success of the evening, especially to Mrs. Adah Spurling and Mrs. Helen Walker; to Miss Hallett, Mrs. Brass and the Bermuda High School players; to Mrs. M. W. Dunkley, whose initial idea it was, and who had undertaken the general arrangements; to Mrs. Sherwood for her help with the make-up; to Mr. Rogers Outerbridge for the generous gift of flowers, and to Mrs. J. Outerbridge for her expert

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30 With the arrival of the Suffolk Regiment, however, prospects immediately brightened and shortly afterwards the club was re- organized under the direction of Sergeant Rivers and his assistant Sergeant Danby. Meeting on Mondays and Thursdays, the club is rapidly being whipped into shape and hopes to be able to produce an Assaut d ' Armes in the near future. The new members are rapidly ap- proaching duelling standard and it is quite likely that with a little more experience much good fencing will be seen in coming competi- tions. The Captaincy of Fencing since last year has passed in suc- cession from Diel to Vivian and now rests on Cox. Under his lead- ership and that of his successors, with the guidance of our new instructors, we hope to have a ver} successful season in the coming year. D. M. G. L. The Choir In the Christmas term of last year the Choir set to work to produce a creditable Carol Concert. With the very able instruc- tion of Mr. Bridge, solos and quartets were arranged which were expected to be the best in many years. Unfortunately, the key men were brought down with influenza, and the concert lacked many of the prepared features. Shortly afterwards, under Mrs. Dunkley ' s direction, the choirs of the Bermuda High School and Saltus were united in a concert of Christmas Carols, the proceeds of which were contributed to the Gymnasium and Physics Laboratory funds. It was a most suc- cessful blending of boys ' and girls ' voices, which at its best is diffi- cult. Among those who have left the ranks of the Choir who deserve recognition for the parts they have played are the two basses, Bromby and Vivian. Bromby took his place at the head of the Choir as one of the best trebles as soon as he entered the School. In 1942 he set a mark in treble singing which has not been sur- passed. This year he appeared with Vivian as a top-ranking bass. Vivian will be remembered for his singing of the part of Good King Wcnceslas in the popular carol. During the next season we hope, as always, to produce a Can- tata. We are also looking forward to a successful Carol Concert as well as part singing in School. D. M. G. L.