Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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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.

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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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18 World Today and Cult A The members of the combined World 1 oday Club and Cult A feci that their greatest contribution to the school and community was the sale of seals for the Tuberculosis Association. In cf)njunc- lion with the campaign the combined groups sponsored a poster contest. During the celebration of Navy Day by the United States Navy the club visited the United States Naval Operating Base. The boys were conducted on a tour of the base facilities. Highlights of the day were the close order drill demonstration by the United States Marine Corps and the visit to the giant flying boats operated by the air arm of the Navy. Two Navy sea planes were jet assisted in their take-off. The critical international situation has been the chief subject of discussion during the weekly meetings. Topics of chief interest were the ERP, UNESCO, the Pan American Conference, and the Partition of Palestine. Several of the boys have begun to correspond with students in other parts of the world that are also interested in the hope for international understanding and conciliation. Saltus Company, Bermuda Cadet Corps Despite many temporary difficulties the Saltus Company of the Corps has functioned continually throughout the difficult period of adjustment after the end of hostilities. Lieut. Stephenson and more recently 2nd Lieut. Leseur have done much to keep the work going even when instructors were not available. The company was well represented at the Annual Training Camp which was this year held for the first time at St. David ' s Bat- tery. All agreed that the location was excellent but the absence of a rifle range made the more interesting phase of training extremely difficult. It has just been announced that this year ' s camp will be held at the same place and that the Schools ' group will not go into training until two weeks after schools have closed. It is to be hoped that this change from established precedent will not seriously affect the good attendance which Saltus has maintained since the revival of the Corps. The school band, though lacking vital instrument replacements, gave a fine display last Founder ' s Day at the usual Beating of the Retreat ceremony on the school field. The band has had no com- jK ' tent band instructor for some years and its stirvival is due almost entirely to senior band members, like C.S.M. Harrison and C.S.M. Gosling, who it is hoped have set a fine example for others to follow.