Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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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.

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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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19 The Annual Field Day held at Castle Harbour was a fine dav ' s outing for the whole unit, but considerable regret was expressed by the boys as a result of the invisible and elusive enemy. At the time of writing several important changes are taking place in the Corps. The Government has provided additional funds for the maintenance of a Headquarters on the Reid Street Extension. This will at last give the Corps a home for the first time in its exist- ence. Lieut. Nickson, Royal Signals, who has been Adjutant is returning to England and as a result of recent commitments I have found it necessary to resign my commission. My association with the Corps has been a long and enjoyable one and the good fellow- ship it provided will be sorely missed. I would urge all Cadets and particularly those of Saltus to get behind new appointments and keep the Bermuda Cadet Corps up to its established standard. Platoon Commander: Lieut. R. L. Stephenson. Platoon Commander: 2nd Lieut. H. A. Leseur. Cadet S.M.: D. A Gosling. N.C.O.s: Sgt. D. S. R Smith, Cpl. Dunch, L C. Little, L C. D. Lines, L C. J. Stubbs, L C. Mullin. Strength: 54. S. GASCOIGNE, C Capt., O.C., A Coy., B.C.C. Athletics Once again the time has come for me to comment on the athletic programme here at Saltus. Upholding the Greek idea of balance in the development of mind and body— considerable attention and planning is given to this phase of life here at school. No sane person would deny the pleasure to be gained from watching games, but it is our aim to encourage the active participation of all. The school is divided at the beginning of each terra into six divisions and it is in these carefully graded grotips that each boy indulges in his seasonal games. Soccer football, gym.nastics, physical Training, Track and Field and Cricket are compulsorv for all, while there is ample opportunity for participation in Boxing, Swimming and Tennis. These varied activities will, I hO ' e, continue to flourish under competent games-masters as heretofore. Looking back over the years I think it is only fair to sav that in recent years the boys of the school are smaller in stature and this has of necessity reduced the complete domination which the school at one time had over all inter-school athletic competitions. Much