Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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If) last lime uiulcr the cliretiion of Mr. Bridge. The Concert was well- ailciuled and the Choir was considered gr)od enough to repeat the [ er{orniance over the air from ZBM on Dec. 19th. On that date, Dec. 19th, the S(hool Dance was held in the Assembly Mall to the music of the iModern Airs Orchestra. A I the end of March Laurence Olivier ' s production of Shakes- peare ' s King Henry V came to the local cinemas. The whole School took a morning off to attend a special performance for school chil- dren at the Playhouse, as the guests of the Trustees and the Saltus Old Boys ' Association. The film was certainly enjoyed and, in our estimation, came nearer reproducing a Shakespearian atmosphere than any other film versi(m of his plays that we have seen. During the year Mr. J. H. Kerry read a paper to the Bermuda Historical Society entitled Life in Bermuda in 1851 . The material was largely obtained from a study of the newspapers of the time. Richard Pearman recently passed the Common Entrance Exam- ination and has been admitted to Stowe School in England, and V. J. H. Trott has been accepted at Kent School in the United States for next term. We extend to both of them our wishes for their success. The following have delivered lectures to the School:— Major Simon Frazer on War Experiences . The Right Rev. Arthur Browne, Bishop of Bermuda, as he was at the time, on Shakespeare ' s Julius Caesar. Dr. T. S. Outerbridge on Life In China . The Rev. F. H. Ross on Newfoundland . Mr. L. N Tucker on The Sailors ' Home Mr. Travis on Mosquito Prevention . Mr. S. Gascoigne a cinema lecture on Football . The Debating Society The schoolboy of today is allowed too much freedom. Strangely enough, this provocative motion found ardent support in one of our most keenly contested debates of recent times. Amid sup- pressed groans from the ranks of the oppressed the proposers advo- cated a further turn of the screw. Stressing the amount of leisure time still enjoyed by the schoolboy, they doubted his ability or will- ingness to use it to the best advantage; usually he was left too much to his own devices, and it was for his own ultimate good that he should be further disciplined in the use of all this leisure as a prep- aration for a career of work whether at the university or in a pro- fession; iliey would allow him a certain amount of leisure free from (ontrol, mark you, but not too much. On the contrary, having iraf c ' d the boy through his day of school-work, of compulsory games, cadets and other activities, and linally home to the demands of

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15 School Notes DEATHS:— We regret to announce the deaths of:— HENRY JAMES COX on March 6th, 1948, at the age of 90. Mr. Cox was the father of Mr. John W. Cox and the grand- father of Harry, William and Michael Cox, all Saltiis Old Boys, and was himself a Trustee of the School for many years. E. R. MASON, M.C., on June 23rd, 1947, at the age of 58. Mr. Mason was formerly an assistant master at the school. MARRIAGE — We offer our congratulations to Mr. F. L. Stephenson on his marriage to Audrey Evelyn Narbrugh. The ceremony took place in St. John ' s Church, Pembroke, . on Saturday, April 24th. There was a reception after the ceremony at the house of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hallett on Mount Hill. The Bermuda Scholarship for 1947 was awarded to D. H. Harri- son, to whom we offer hearty congratulations. W. Brownlow Gray was awarded the Cradock Scholarship for 1947, and is now training on H.M.S. Conway in England. The Cambridge Exam Results for 1947 have recently come to hand and are as follows:— Higher School Certificate— N. H. Richardson. School Certificate, Grade I— J. D. Stubbs. Grade K-T. W. Dunch, D. A. Gosling, D. E. DeSilva. Grade IH-H. C. Anfossi, A. V. Little, D. S. R. Smith. We offer a belated welcome to Messrs. S. A. Applegate, H. A. Leseur, F. X. Mahoney and the Rev. Frank Ross, who have joined the Staff here during the year. Mr. Applegate teaches Spanish and Economics in particular, and is form-master of Form IV S besides. Mr. Leseur was our Head Prefect not so many years ago, and came back to be form-master of the Lower Third. We are sorry to add that both Mr. Applegate and Mr. Leseur will be leaving us at the end of the term. Mr. Mahoney has taken over the gym and much of the work connected with the games, and the Rev. F. H. Ross has succeeded Mr. Bridge as Choirmaster. Mr. J. R. Bridge left us, to our regret, at the end of the Easter term. He had been our Choirmaster for just over ten years and had effected a very real improvement in the singing here. At the closing ceremony at the end of last term the Headmaster made a presenta- tion to him on behalf of the School. As usual at the end of the Christmas Term, the School Choir gave a Carol Concert in the Assembly Hall on Dec. 18th, for the

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17 homework, the opposers found him at the end of it all ready to tumble into the arms of Morpheus. Whither did this Motion lead? Into the concentration camp? What had become of the Atlantic Charter? A large measure of freedom was necessary in youth: beys must learn by experience how to spend their spare time properly and sensibly. Proposer N. H. Richardson Opposer F. C. R. Gilmour Third C. T. M. Collis Fourth W. B. Gray The motion was narrowly defeated by two votes. In the course of the session there have been two Hat Debates, always a popular feature. The flow of oratory in these debates has been somewhat stimulated by the new rule requiring the recitation of six lines of poetry as the penalty for an inadequate speech; the rule works reasonably well, though it must be admitted that the recitations are not always of a classical standard. The subjects yielded by the Hat have included: What should be done with the path of the Bermuda Railway? Do you believe in ghosts? What would be your choice of a career? The pen is mightier than the sword Would you rather live now, or in 2048? Other full-dress debates have been: Bermuda is losing her tourist trade. The motion was carried by five votes. Proposer J. C. Cory Opposer D. P. Lines Third J. D. Stubbs Fourth D. S. R. Smith The children of today show too little respect for their elders. Proposer C. T. M. Collis Opposer D. DeSilva Third F. C. R. Gilmour Fourth T. Dunch The motion was carried by four votes. Officers for the year 1947-48 President... Mr. J. H. Kerry Secretary N. H. Richardson (to December) J. D. Stubbs (from January) Committee D. S. R. Smith, D. P. Lines, C. T. M. Collis and the Secretary.