Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

Text from Pages 1 - 28 of the 1949 volume:

The Saltus Year Book, Summer 1949 Editor H. J. LETHBRIDGE Contents Page Governing Body, Staff, School Officials 2 Foreword by the Headmaster.. 4 Editorial 4 Empire Day Celebration 5 Cricket 6 Football 7 Athletics 8 Boxing 9 The Debating Society 10 Tennis 13 Old Boys ' News 14 Track and Field Athletics 15 Swimming 18 The Art Exhibition 19 The Stamp Club 19 Cadets 20 Governing Body Hon. John W. Cox, Esq., M.C.P. Hereward Watlington, Esq., M.C.P., (Chairman) B. T. Gosling, Esq. T. W. P. Vesey, Esq. Hon. Eldcn Trimingham, Esq., C.B.E., M.C.P. Headmaster H. J. Hallet t, Esq., M.A. Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. J. M. Moore Staff J. H. Kerry, M.A. S. Gascoigne, B.A. F. L. Stephenson E. W. Allen, B.A. E. Walton, M.A. W. G. Rosser, B.A. J. M. Hart H. J. Lethbridge, B.Sc, (Econ.) Miss Edith Smith Mrs. Edith Trott Rev. F. R. Ross (Music) School Officials ead Prefect J. D. Stubbs C aptain of Football J. D. Stubbs Captain of Cricket T. E. B. Oatham Captain of Athletics G. A. Paley House Captains: Butterfield House }. D. Stubbs Darrell House (before Christmas) R. E. Strange (after Christmas) R. B. Stephens Watlington House G. A. Paley Saltus House C. T. M. Collis Additional Prefects: R. J. Cook J. T. Michielson W. L. Hallowell J. R. Murphie H. A. McHarg R. E. J. C. Thatcher D. P. Lines Librarians H. A. G. Skiffington, J. N. Crisson Foreword In this, my first rorewr)rcl in the School Year Book, I wish, first of all, to pay tribtite to the loyalty of my Staff, both those who once were my co-members and those who have joined the Staff since I became Headmaster; and secondly, to thank the bovs and their jjarents for their co-operation in my task of assuming the responsi- bilities of the School. Looking back to this time last year, it was very far from my thoughts that in the short space of eleven months, so many changes would take place on the Staff of the School. With the resignations of Mr, Booker, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Leseur, Mr. Applegate and Mr. Mahoney, we were faced with a difficult problem. However, we have indeed been fortunate in obtaining the services of Mr. Rosser, Mr. Walton, Mr. Hart and Mr. Lethbridge, whom those of you, who have made their acquaintance, will agree are very valuable successors to their predecessors. Also, it was decided that, until the building of the gymnasium was in progress, we should not replace Mr. Mahoney, as the gymnastic periods had never really pro ed satisfactory without a proper gymnasium. As long ago as January 1944, a Fund was started by the Old Boys Association for a School gymnasium to be erected to the mem- ory of those Old Boys who served in the Armed Forces in the first and second World Wars. The amount aimed at was £5,000 and this was attained in 1946. Since then a good deal of discussion has taken place on the plans and the site of the proposed building. Consideration had to be given to other needs of the School, and now I am pleased to say that the Trustees and the Old Boys Com- mittee have approved of plans (a picture of the south elevation appears on another page) which, as well as a gymnasium, will pro- vide a changing-room, a much needed larger laboratory, an extra class room, a lunch room and a new assembly hall. The estimated cost is in the neighbourhood of £50,000!! At present, we have £11,000 at our disposal, so the completed building will have to be accomplished in separate stages, but a start must be made, and I appeal to all Saltus people to back the project in every way. HJ.H. Editorial We went to press this year under abnormal circumstances, since the editor only arrived from England in February and has had to deal with many activities that took place before his arrival. Con- sequently, we should like to thank members of the staff for their advice and assistance, and more especially the numerous contribu- tors. We ho[)e to devote more space to news of Old Boys in next year ' s Year Book and thus offer a more complete record than before. 5 Empire Day Celebrated Empire Day was celebrated at Saltus Grammar School on Mon- day morning by a service conducted by the Headmaster, Mr. H. J. Hallett, in the School Hall. Vice -Admiral R. V. Symonds-Tayler, naval Commander-in- Chief, was present with the Secretary to the C. in C, Commdr. (S) D. Armstrong; and Mrs. Leon Powell represented the LO.D.E. Prior to the Assembly in the Hall the Commander-in-Chief inspected a Cadet guard-of-honour. In the course of a brief introductory address the Headmaster said that the presence of the Commander-in-Chief at their Empire Day celebrations had become a tradition, which Vice-Admiral Sy- monds-Tayler had kindly consented to maintain. He was also happy to welcome Mrs. Leon Powell, the representative of the I.O.D.E., which had done so much to foster the spirit of the Empire in Bermuda. Vice-Admiral Symonds-Tayler prefaced his message to the boys by a brief reference to the history of Empire Day. He said that it was not until about the middle of the last century that England began to emerge as the centre of this Empire on which the sun never set . The reason for this was to be found largely in the de- velopment of improved communications, which brought the peoples of the Empire closer together and enabled the emigrant to carry the message of Empire to the furthest outposts; but the fact that the Empire came to mean so much to its members throughout the world was due to the personality of Queen Victoria, through which the Crown became a symbol of all that was good; with her too started that wonderful family feeling inspired by the Crown which all of them must have experienced when listening to His Majesty the King broadcasting a message to his people throughout the world. Empire Day itself had been inaugurated forty-seven years ago, in 1902, when Lord Meath suggested that the birthday of Queen Victoria be set aside as a day on which Britons the world over should pay homage to their Empire which had stood the test for three hun- dred years and which was, to use the words of Lord Meath, the finest institution the world has ever seen. On such a day, therefore, his chief message to them was that of Loyalty. They might find it defined in the dictionary as faith- ful in allegiance to King or Country or those over us. Loyalty was not artificial, but a natural thing born in everyone; it was a natural thing which had only to be developed — towards parents, towards King and Country, and towards God. 6 It was natural lor tlicni when at school to accxpt tlic advice of their elders, though he would not wish them to Ijeconie mere machines but to think for themselves and to cultivate initiative.. For many people, one manilestation of loyalty, and an admiral)le one, was towards the examide set by sr)me great man, on whose life they would seek tomould their own. In a more general sense loyalty emerged as faithfulness to one ' s fellows: it was a good rule never to say an) thing aboiu anyone which they dare not say to his face. They were familiar with the old adage, Less said, sooner mended , but a better precept was, Nothing said, nothing to mend. Finally, let them remember that it was due to their forefathers that the Empire stood as it stood today, and to see that they did not fail it when their own time came to serve it. Cricket Last s ason ' s cricket was most satisfactory and under the leader- ship of D. A. Gosling the school turned out some very creditable elevens. The First Eleven played five games winning two and losing three. The Junior League played only two matches winning cne and losing the other. The Second Division Vv on its only game against an Old Boys team on Founders Day. Cricket is a game which is suffering locally and it is only natural that such a decline in interest is bound to have its effect on schoolboys. One cannot avoid expressing an opinion here that better results might be obtained, particularly in the batting department, if the early stages of this phase of the game could be taught on some more satisfactory pitch than rough ground or high-bouncing concrete. We are determined, however, that the game shall continue to develop for it is our opinion that the lessons that it has to offer are invaluable in char- acter development of the youth of Bermuda. Jst Eleven S.G.S. First Eleven, 123, vs. Warwick Academy, 76; Won. S.G.S. First Eleven, 127, vs. Cable : Wireless, 128 for 8; Lost. S.G.S. First Eleven, 66, vs. Admiralty House, 85; Lost. S.G.S. First Eleven, 98, vs. Mt. St. Agnes, 60; Won. S.G.S. First Eleven, 71, vs. S.G.S. Old Boys, 127; Lost. Junior League: S.G.S. Junior League, 35 for 6, vs. Warwick Academy, 34; Won. ■ S.Ci.S. Junior League, 46, vs. Warwick Academy, 51; Lost. 2nd Eleven: S.G.S. Second Eleven, 116, vs. S.G.S. Old Boys, 78; Won. 7 House Matches, Senior: Saltus 104, Darrell 56; Watlington 132, Butterfield 66; Saltus 108, Watlington 53; Butterfield 50 for 4, Darrell 44. Result of Competition: 1. Saltus House. 2. Watlington House. 3. Butterfield House. House Matches, Junior: Darrell 119, Saltus 72; Watlington 72, Butterfield 57; Watlington 53, Darrell 29; Saltus 48, Butterfield 31. Result of Competition! 1. Watlington House. 2. Darrell House. 3. Saltus House. S.G. Football Soccer football, from the point of view of games won, was very successful this year but we are disappointed once again that the Senior League Cup has once again eluded us. We finished the League tied in points with Mt. St. Agnes Academy but lost out in an interesting play-off. We often suffer in this competition as we lose useful material after Christmas. This year four of our first eleven left school and a new team had to be moulded half way through the season. It is pleasing to report that after a one year lapse we have regained possession of the Junior League Trophy. The team started off well but gave us all some anxious moments at the c lose of the season. Mr. Walton is to be congratulated for his success with the team in his first year at the school. House matches were played with their usual enthusiasm and a fine competition resulted. 1st Eleven: S.G.S. 1st Eleven, 1, vs. G. Leseur ' s XI, 4; Lost. S.G.S. 1st Eleven, 1, vs. Admiralty House, 2; Lost. S.G.S. 1st Eleven, 7, vs. Warwick Academy, 1; Won. S.G.S. 1st Eleven, 3, vs. Mt. St. Agnes, 0; Won. S.G.S. 1st Eleven, 2, vs. Warwick Academy, 0; Won. S.G.S. 1st Eleven, 3, vs. Whitney Institute, 0; Won. S.G.S. 1st Eleven, 0, vs. Mt. St. Agnes, 4; Lost. S.G.S. 1st Eleven, 1, vs. G. Leseur ' s XI, 2; Lost. S.G.S. 1st Eleven, 1, vs. S.G.S. Staffs, 3; Lost. S.G.S. 1st Eleven, 2, vs. Whitney Institute, 0; Won. S.G.S. 1st Eleven, 0, vs. Mt. St. Agnes, 3; Lost. S.G.S. 1st Eleven, 5, vs. S.G.S. Old Boys, 1; Won. Junior League: S.G.S. Junior League, 1, vs. Mt. St. Agnes, 1; Drawn. S.G.S. Junior League, 3, vs. Warwick Academy, 0; Won. S.G.S. Junior League, 3, vs. Dellwood School, 1, Won. S.G.S. Junior League, 3, vs. Mt. St. Agnes, 0; Won. S.G.S. Junior League, 2, vs. Whitney Institute, 0; Won. 8 .S.G.S. junioi Lca,( i:c, 1, vs. Warwick Acadcniy, 0; Won. S.G.S. Junior League, 1, vs. Whiincy Institute, 2; Lost. S.G.S. jimior League, ], vs. Mt. St. Agnes, 2; Lost. S.G.S. Junior League, 2, vs. Dellwood School, 0; Won. House Matches, Senior: Watlington 2, Darrell 1; Buttcrfield 4, Saltus 0; Butterfield 1, Watlington 0; Darrell 2, Saltus 0. Result of Competition: 1. Butterfield. 2. Watlington. 3. Darrell. House Mate lies, Junior Darrell 2, Watlington 2, Watlington defeated Darrell on protest; Butterfield 1, Saltus 0; Butterfield 2, Watlington 0; Darrell 4, Saltus 2. Result of Competition: 1. Butterfield. 2. Watlington. 3. Darrell. S.G. Athletics Despite the fact that Saltus has this year had an almost entirely new games staff, the extensive athletic programme has in no w ay diminished. In fact the injection of new blood has provided an impetus to the present athletic activities. One can safely say that, despite many difficulties, we have had a successful year but with an experienced staff and the anticipated arrival in September of a fully qualified gymnastic instructor and coach we can expect even more success than we have already achieved. It is also hoped that coinciding with the arrival of this expert some steps will be taken to start construction on our long awaited gymnasium and perhaps these comments will report on the progress of both when they next appear in print. In these days of highly specialized sport we at Saltus are per- haps somewhat unique in that we do not endeavour to produce champions through any specialized attention. It is still our aim to provide a maximum of healthy organized sport for every boy in the school and our whole programme is directed towards this end. The daily physical training period, this year under the supervision of Mr. Rosser, has undoubtedly improved and boys are realizing iliai real benefits and pleasure can be derived from it. Each boy, uii](. ' ss excused for very special reasons, attends two afternoon game periods j)er week and there is ample opportunity for extras which can )C add((l lo the regular seasonal games. We hope that the detailed residts of atlilelic evenis at the school will be of interest to parents, iriends and Old Boys of the school. S. Gascoigne, Gamesmaster. d W ON On 1 5 ♦ 1- P-( 00 9 Boxing The Fourteenth Annual Inter-House Boxing Competition was held this year during the month of February and concluded with a final programme before a packed house in the School Hall on Friday, March 11th. More boxers entered the competition than in previous years and the closely contested bouts throughout the competition made it an acclaimed success. The officials for the Preliminaries and on the final night were. Referee — Mr. D. J. Williams; Judges — Mr. Harold Evans, Capt. W. Davidson and Mr. S. M. Paschal. The Cox Shield for the Inter-House Compe- tition was again won by Watlington House and Davis 2 was pre- sented by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Ralph Leatham, with the Critchley cup for the best junior boxer. An innovation fol- lowed the school boxing this year when the following Friday an Inter-School Exhibition was held in the same ring. Saltus pro- vided six boxers for the occasion and won four of the events in which they were entered. It is to be hoped that this may develop into another Inter-School competition and the proceeds of the evening were presented to the Bermuda School Sports Association for that purpose. This competition was conducted by Mr. C. Wool- lard of Whitney Institute, Mr. F. B. Rogers of Warwick Academy, Mr. Gascoigne of Saltus Grammar School, Mr. D. Measures of Dell- wood School and Mr. D. }. Williams from the Department of Edu- cation. RESULTS OF INTER-HOUSE BOXING FINALS Microbe Weight-W. R. Davis (S) defeated B. W. Mason (W). Flyweight— J. Fitzpatrick (B) defeated M. Stone (S). Mosquito Weight— V. R. Siddle (W) defeated R. K. Freisen- bruch (B). Bantam Weight— D. Terceira (D) defeated A. Tucker (B). Feather Weight-R. M. Constable (W) defeated W. H. Adcock (B). Light Weight-C. Dickens (S) defeated K. T. C. Davis (W). Welter Weight - H. W. Mitchell (S) defeated M. M. Minugh (W). Middle Weight-E. L. Minugh (W) defeated R. J. Cooke (B). Cruiser Weight— D. P. Lines (S) defeated J. T. Michielson (B). Heavyweight-J. D. Stubbs (B) defeated C. T. M. Collis (B). Final Result: 1, Watlington, (64 points); 2, Saltus, (62 points); 3, Butterfield, (60 points). S.G. 10 The Debating Society Get up! Speak up! Shut up! This is a watchword to be commended to all aspirants to suc- cess in public speaking, and wc believe that the robust give-and-take of the school debating society offers an excellent training-ground for acquiring the necessary confidence and facility. Several lively debates have been held held during the past sea- son, culminating in a visi tors ' debate in which two old boys, both of them onetime officers of the society, teamed up with boys of the school to debate the motion — This House believes that the value of education is under-rated. This provocative subject is one of universal interest, and we give a summary of the main arguments adduced. The Proposer, Mr. L. Vorley (O.S.), said that the motion was capable of several interpretations, but probably the opposition would seek to prove that education was over-rated. On this assump- tion, who could be deemed to over-rate education? Possibly the professional societies; they certainly valued it, for they invariably required the attainment of a certain level of education as a passport to the professions. It might be argued that they placed too much emphasis on it; but surely the importance they attached to it must be due to their recognition of the fact that an educated person was better equipped than the uneducated to deal with the problems arising in any of the professions. Entrants to the professions must then have received a good secondary education, as must an applicant for admission to a uni- versity; and nowadays the same was largely true of business, for the problems of the present day were more complex than those of for- mer times, and called for people of broad vision and education. One might get knowledge by practical experience, but still better was the combination of education and practical experience. Then the opposition might point to instances of the self-made man , but they were exceptional, and even these must have acquired education somehow, the only distinction being that they had acquired it more largely through their own personal initiative. Turning from the material to the cultural sphere, the proposer claimed that a good education gave one a greater power of aesthetic appreciation and of intelligent discussion, and in fact enabled one to live a fuller life in the intellectual sense. While conceding the value of a technical education the oppo- sition might seek to disparage the value of an education in the lib- eral arts. What was the use of it? Its value, he believed, lay in the training it gave to the mind: it taught the student how to think, how to use his mind to the best advantage. 11 It was only too common to hear people disparaging education in the broader sense, but if they looked to the honours board at the other end of the hall they would find there a fitting monument to the value of a good education. The Opposer, Mr. Stuart Outerhridge (O.S), said that he would indeed try to show that education was over-rated, while conceding the value of a good secondary education; granting that a secondary education was necessary, he was still of the opinion that there was a tendency to over-rate the value of a university education. Education was one thing, but unless the recipient had ambition it was useless; on the other hand, he who had ambition might achieve much without the aid of higher education. They might recall the oft-quoted words, ' Tame is the spur . . . Let them look around to see who were the successful men in their community and number those who had had a higher educa- tion. In the House of Assembly, for instance, there were compara- tively few. A certain famous man had once attributed his success, not to education but to one-per-cent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration, he had in fact learned from experience, and unless a person was going into one of the professions that was the best passport to success. Even where a higher education was necessary there were books to provide all that one needed, though he was prepared to agree that it was not everybody who had the will-power to utilise the knowledge thus provided. There were undoubtedly certain professions for which a higher education was essential, but he maintained that a youth destined for a business career had better leave school at eighteen, for there was nothing to prevent his rising from rags to riches without the benefit, or drawback, of a university education. Let them ask themselves whether the educated man was gen- erally the successful man, and next whether the successful man was necessarily an educated man. He believed that the value of education was over-rated. W. L. Hallowell, supporting the motion, agreed with the Hon. Opposer ' s observation that hard work was necessary, but it took a long time for the newsboy to beco me a top executive, whereas edu- cation tended to shorten the journey to success. Perhaps the main function of education was to teach the stu- dent to think clearly the learning of Latin provided a good example of the process; one didn ' t use it practically, but it taught one to concentrate, to think long and hard; most people had the ability to think, but not all had acquired the habit or art of thinking. 12 Anollicr important -dspcct ol educaiion was its inculcation of civic rights and responsibilities, and its devclopinent ol the per- ceptive faculties. There were different types of government, some good, some bad, and much depended on the degree of education achieved by the citizens who constituted the electorate. Where the people were uneducated it was easier for the dictator to step in. In Western Europe and in the U.S.A. popular courses in civics and associated sttidies figured freely in educational syllabuses; but they appeared there as electives, whereas they were really subjects vital to the stability of the country. Not so long ago in the U.wS.A. twice as much was spent on liquor, and three times as much on cosmetics, as on education. This would seem to indicate an under-rating of the value of education. . R. Murphie, opposing the motion, passed the educational system in general review in an effort to show that an increasing amount of importance was being attached to education, and this contended provided good evidence in rebuttal of the motion. At this point the debate was opened to the rest of the House, and a number of other members added their contributions. The m.otion was then put to the vote and was carried by a majority of six. Other debates held during the past season have been . . . October 21 , 1948: This House prefers Brain to Brawn. Proposer: W. L. Hallowell Opposer: D. .P. Lines Third: J. D. Stubbs Fourth: C. T. M. Collis The motion was carried by eight votes. November 4, 1948: The cult of the comic book is undermining the world. Proposer D. E. W. Lines Opposer: F. C. R. Gillen Third: J. D. Stubbs Fourth: W. L. Hallowell The motion was carried by the narrow majority of two. py bruary 3, 1949: Girls are more useful to their parents than lK ys, Proposer: F. C. R. Gillen Opposer W. L. Hallowell Third: }. R. Murphie 13 Fourth: D. E. W. Lines The motion was defeated by nine votes. February 17 , 1949: This House deplores the growth of pro- fessionalism in sport. Proposer: J. D. Stubbs Opposer: C. T. M. Collis Third: D. P. Lines Fourth W. L. Hallowell The motion was defeated by five votes. There have also been held two Hat Debates whereat all mem- bers were called upon to make impromptu speeches on subjects drawn at random from the hat, which yielded up such topics as . . . School days are the happiest days. Do the buses provide an adequate transportation system? How do you picture the average Russian? Money is the root of all evil. Better be a happy little pig than a mournful philosopher. Describe the Universe. More Bermudians should go abroad to seek a career. Officers for the year 1948-49 President Mr. J. H. Kerry Secretary J. D. Stubbs Committee C. T. M. Collis, W. L. Hallowell, D.P. Lines and the Secretary. Tennis The match between the Staff and boys, played on Saturday, April 6th, at the Stadium L.T.C., resulted in a win for the Staff by 8 events to 5, 57 games to 49. The most promising of the boys were Minugh (I) and Ranee (I), who will undoubtedly provide stiff opposition next year. Minugh (I) was appointed Captain of School tennis. RESULTS Singles: Mr. Walton vs. Stubbs, 6-1; Mr. Allen vs. Minugh (2), 0-6; Mr. Rosser vs. Minugh (I), 6-2; Mr. Gascoigne vs. Burns, 6-2; Mr. Hallett vs. Ranee (I), 6-3; Mr. Kerry vs. Dickens, 2-6; Miss Smith vs. Paley, 6-1; Mr. Hart vs. Michielson, 4-6; Mr. Stephenson vs. Collis, 2-6. Doubles: Mr. Hart and Mr. Allen vs. Minugh (I) and Ranee (I), 1-6; Mr. Hallett and Mr. Gascoigne vs. Stubbs and Minugh (2), 6-3; Mr. Kerry and Mr. Stephenson vs. Burns and Collis, 6-4; Miss Smith and Mr. Rosser vs. Dickens and Paley, 6-3. 14 Saltus Old Boys News With this edition of the Saltus Magazine (?) we beg to in- troduce what we hope will become a permanent feature — the Old Boys ' Page. The items in this issue do not represent a thorough research into the affairs of all Old Boys, but only of some of those known to the writer most of whom attended Sautus during the thrilling thirties! We earnestly solicit news of any Old Boys from all parents, relatives or friends. Any interesting features may be forwarded to the school or to Stuart Outerbridge, Hamilton. Llewellyn Vorley is now associated with the Bermuda Electric Light Company. Married, with the future Saltonian Peter, aged three. Lou is very active in yachting. Llewellyn Gibbons, whose Luders yacht 655 has been an out- standing winner this past season. Lou, still single, is very much the ' gay bachelor ' while doing a bang-up job as secretary of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. Another member of the Bachelor ' s Club and Lou Gibbons ' crew, but who fled the former ' s ranks was Lyall Mayor, who wed the former Miss Jean Passevant of New Jersey, in April. T. J. Wadson and brother-in-law Hugh Watlington, are now with Wadson ' s and Pearman, Watlington respectively. Robbie Gibbons continues to make good with Esso Gas, while Peter Perin- chief continues his excellent v ork, heading the photog. depart- ment of the Bermuda News Bureau. Nesbitt Doe, an active member of the S.O.B.A. committee, is now with Smith ' s along with Donnie Spurling — summer holidays c nly for Don, who is doing very well in civil engineering at Prince- ton University. The firm of Hand, Arnold claimed two old boys recently, both Chummy Zuill and Yeaton Outerbridge now work- ing there. Nursery Notes: There are any number of future Saltonian ' s and their feminine counterparts for the High School who have appeared recently, but in order to tabulate them and register them as future members of your Association, we hope you will forward ■, j)ertinent details. Since President Truman referred to a cer- tain columnist as a S.O.B. we feel that all Old Boys will seek to become members of the S.O.B.A. 15 Track and Field Athletics The Annual School Sports Day was held this year on Thursday, larch 17th on the School Field and was attended by a large crowd Oi Parents, Old Boys and Friends. The Meet was an unqualified SI cc 3S and two records fell and a third was equalled. K. T. C. Davis broke the first record when he covered the Quarter Mile Grou j D in 61.6 seconds, G. Paley then clipped one tenth of a o cond off the time for the 120 Yards Hurdle Event in Group E ai.d G. K. Kitson equalled the record for the Group A 50 Yards Sprint. Following the completion of the programme, Mr. H. St. George Butterfield, M.C.P., after an amusing speech, presented the ])rizes to the winners. Scholastic prizes were not presented on Sports Day as has been the practice in the past but have been held for a later ceremony. The Senior House Competition was won by Watlingtcn House and Darrell was successful in the Junior competition. The Inter-School Sports, with sixteen schools competing, was held on the BAA Field on Thursday, May 6th and the School secured a fair percentage of the honours. Four of the five Group Cups were won by the School and we contributed three new records for the books. It is interesting to note in the detailed results that follow, that Saltus only failed to place in one event on the long programme. S.G. S.G.S. ATHLETIC RESULTS GROUP A-50 yards-1, G. K. Kitson; 2, M. S. Godet; 3, L. R. Patterson. 8 seconds. 100 yards-l, G. K. Kitson; 2, M. S. Godet; 3, L. R. Patterson. 15.9 seconds. Long Jump-1, M. S. Godet; 2, L. R. Patterson; 3, R. T. Young. 10 ft. 4 ins. GROUP B-lOO yards-1, G B. Butterfield; 2, P. Wheelwright; 3, W. G. Acton. 15.1 seconds. 220 yards-1, G. D. Butterfield; 2, W. G. Acton; 3, R. J. Wright. 34.8 seconds. Half Mile-1, J. P. Chiappa; 2, G. D. Butterfield; 3, Patterson. 3:04.5 seconds. Long Jump— 1, M. B. Wansey; 2, P. P. Kuhn; 3, R. A. Lines. 11 ft. 1 in. High Jump-1, A. L. Fuller; 2, M. B. Wansey; 3, C. W. Young. 3 ft. 5 ins. GROUP C-100 yards-1, S. H. Hamilton and W. E. W. Arch- dale; 3, N. E. Adderley. 14 seconds. 220 yards-1, D. E. W. Archdale; 2, S. H. Hamilton; 3, W. R. Davis. 32.8 seconds. 16 440 yaids-1, R. C. Bailey; 2, E. Harvey; 3, R. K. Freisenbruch. 1:18.5 seconds. Long Jump-1, D. E. W. Archdale; 2, J. Kaufman; 3, R. R. Christenson. 13 ft. 5 ins. High Jump-1, D. E. W. Archdale; 2, P. W. Mackey; 3, R. R. Christenson. 4 ft. 2 ins. Three-quarter mile road race— 1, V. Siddle; 2, E. Harvey; 3, R. C. Bailey. 4:37.5 seconds. GROUP D-lOO yards-1, R M. Constable; 2, H. Dunkley; 3, T. H. D. Cassidy. 12.5 seconds. 220 yards-1, R. M. Constable; 2, H. Dunkley; 3, J. A. Ablett. 28.5 seconds. 440 yards-1, K. T. C. Davis; 2, H. Dunkley; 3, D. W. Mackey. 1:01.6 seconds. Half Mile-1, H. Dunklev; 2, J. A. Ablett; 3, D. W. Mackey. 2:29.2 seconds. One Mile-1, J. A. Ablett; 2, K. T. C. Davis; 3, Burns. 5:31.5 seconds. Long Jump-1, R. M. Constable; 2, T. H. D. Cassidy; 3, W. Ferguson. 16 ft. 2f ins. High Jump-1, W. C. Ferguson; 2, D. W. Mackey; 3, R. Jack. 4 ft. 7 ins. 120 yards Hurdles-1, R. M. Constable; 2, T. H. D. Cassidy; 3, D. W. Mackey. 20.9 seconds. GROUP E-lOO yards-1, T. E. B. Oatham; 2, C. Collis; 3, G. Paley. 11.6 seconds. 220 yards-1, G. Paley; 2, C. T. M. Collis; 3, D. B. D. Gray. 25.9 seconds. 440 yards-1, C. T. M. Collis; 2, H. A. McHarg; 3, H. W. Mit- chell. 59 seconds. Half Mile-1, W. H. Mitchell; 2, H. A. McHarg; 3, J. T. Mich- ielson. 2:29.4 seconds. One Mile-1, J. T. Michielson; 2, W. H. Mitchell; 3, I. Smart. 6:13.5 seconds. Two Mile-1, H. W. Mitchell; 2, J. T. Michielson; 3, A. D. Pearce. 12:39.5 seconds. 120 yards Hurdles-1, G. Paley; 2, D. B. Gray; 3, C. Collis. 18.7 seconds. Long Jump-1, C. T. M. Collis; 2, G. Paley; 3, E. L. Minugh. 17 ft. 91 ins. High }ump-l, G. Paley; 2, D. B. Gray; 3, T. W. Vesey. 5 ft. J in. Putting the Shot-1, J. D. Stubbs; 2, T. E. B. Oatham; 3, D. P. Lines. 30 ft. 4 ins. 17 RESULTS INTER-SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD MEET GROUP A- 50 yards - S G.S. 3rd. High Jump - S.G.S. 3rd. Long Jump — Not placed. Relay - S.G.S. nd. GROUP B - 50 yards - S.G.S. 3rd. Long Jump — S.G.S. 1st. High Jump - S.G.S. 1st. Relay - S.G.S. 3rd. Group Cup — S.G.S. 12 points. GROUP C - 50 yards - S.G.S. 3rd. 100 yards - S.G.S. 2nd. 220 yards - S.G.S. 2nd. Long Jump — S.G.S. 1st. High Jump — S.G.S. 1st. (New Record — 4 ft. 9| ins.) Relay — S.G.S. (Disqualified: Finished first). Group Cup — S.G.S. 17 points. Putting the Shot - S.G.S. 2nd. 75 yards Hurdles - S.G.S. 1st. High Jump - S.G.S. 2nd. Long Jump — S.G.S. 3rd. 880 yards S.G.S. 1st. 220 yards - S.G.S. 1st. Group D - 100 yards - S.G.S. 3rd. Discus - S.G.S. 2nd. Javelin - S.G.S. 2nd. Relay - S.G.S. 1st. Group Cup — S.G.S. 34 points, GROUP E - 100 yards - S.G.S. 1st. 220 yards - S.G.S. 1st. 440 yards - S.G.S. 2nd. One Mile - S.G.S. 2nd. Long Jump — S.G.S. 1st. High Jump - S.G.S. 1st. 100 yards Hurdles - S.G.S. 1st. (New Record - 16.1 sees.) Putting the Shot - S.G.S. 1st. Discus - S.G.S. 1st. (New Record - 97 iO Javelin - S.G.S. 1st. Relay - S.G.S. 1st. Group Cup — S.G.S. 51 points. 18 Swimming Last year was an outstanding one lor swimming and two Saltus boys, Walter Bardgett and Robert Cooke, earned themselves a place on Bermuda ' s Olymj ic Swinnning team which journeyed to Lon- don, England. The impetus received Irom tliis Olympic competi- tion had its influence on the bidk of the school ' s swimmers and there were several outstanding performances at the Inter-House Swimming competition held on October 1st. Once again the BAA pool was kindly loaned for the occasion by that Association and the school is greatly indebted for this and previous favours. The sj ecialized coaching that some of our swimmers have had at the hands of Harvard coach Bill Brooks and Bob Aaron during the summer months has pushed the standard of this sport higher than all others and for this we are indeed fortunate. At the Inter- ors ' ' Meet records were set by Walter Bardgett who sw am the 100 Yards Freestyle in his group in 60.7 seconds and the 200 Yards Freestvle in 2 minutes 15 seconds. Arthur Mullin set a new mark in the Senior 50 Yards Backstroke in 36.6 seconds and Butterfield House set a new mark in the Senior Medley Relay of 1 minute 43.4 seconds. SWIMMING RESULTS GROUP A-25 yards freestyle-1, Kuhn; 2, Young; 3, RyalL 19.4 seconds. GROUP B-25 yards freestyle— 1, Macky; 2, Christenson; 3, Hartas. 15.6 seconds. GROUP C-50 yards freestyle-1, Stone; 2, Gibbons; 3, Fergu- son. 32.7 seconds. 50 yards breaststroke— 1, Macky; 2, Carey; 3, Mackie. 46.9 seconds. 25 yards backstroke— 1, Macky; 2, Ford; 3, Fitzpatrick. 18.2 seconds. GROUP D-50 yards freestyle-1, Cook; 2, Constable; 3, Minugh. 27.6 seconds. 50 yards breaststroke— 1, Cook; 2, Minugh; 3, Stubbs. 37.8 seconds. 25 yards backstroke— 1, Constable; 2, Adcock; 3, Thompson, 16.9 seconds. GROUP E-lOO yards freestyle-1, Bardgett; 2, Michielson; 3, Paley. 60.7 seconds. 100 yards breaststroke— 1 , Michielson; 2, Collis; 3, Lines. 1:30.3 seconds. 50 yards backstroke- 1 , Mullin; 2, Collis; 3, Paley. 36.6 seconds. 200 yards freestyle-1, Bardgett; 2, Mullin; 3, Lines. 2:15.0 seconds. 19 Junior Relay— 1, Saltus; 2, Darrell; 3, Butterfield. 1:05.2 seconds. Senior Relay— 1, Butterfield; 2, Darrell; 3, Watlington. 1:43.4 seconds. Junior Diving— 1, Gibbons; 2, Stone; 3, Macky. Senior Diving— 1, Adcock, 100.9 points; 2, Churm, 94.3 points. Senior House Competition— 1, Butterfield; 2, Watlington; 3, Darrell. Junior House Competition— 1, Saltus; 2, Darrell; 3, Watlington. Annual Art Exhibition A small but successful exhibition was held this year in the School Library on Thursday, March 24th, 1949. Notable amongst the exhibits were the charcoal drawings of T. W. P. Vesey, that of a head from the antique winning the Senior prize, although the still-lifes he submitted were also of a very high standard. The junior section prize was won by C. Zuill for his lively coloured drawing of a horse and its jockey, and F. R. J. Petty won the Special Prize for his well devised repeated pattern. The show was judged by Mr. H. Watlington, who smilingly confessed that he had great difficulty in making the final choice, particularly amongst the drawings shortlisted in the junior section. The Manual Training section of exhibition was adjucated by Mr. F. Snape and from the man well-made and beautifully finished exhibits he chose the work of M. M. Minugh and C. A. P. Dickens. The entries included many useful and decorative objects including tie-racks, door-stops, garden-trowels, cold chisels, paper-knives and a well-turned cedar table-lamp standard. It is hoped that there will be another Art Exhibition of more extensive dimensions in the Winter Term which will be commented upon in the next issue of the school Magazine. In the meantime it is hoped that interest in this subject will continue both in and out of school. The Stamp Club The Stamp Club has met regularly every week, and there has been quite a good attendance usually. It is being run on different lines from what it was. The main object is to encourage boys to increase their collec- tion by swopping as far as possible in accordance with catalogue prices. There is great keenness especially among the younger boys, and the numbers have now reached twenty seven. 20 Cadets Promotions: C.S.M. — Sgt. }. I). Stubbs. Sgts. — Cpls. C. Collis and D. P. Lines. Cpls. - L Cpls. G. Palcy and T. Michielson. L Cpls. - Cdts. R. Cook, H. Skiffington, H. Mc- Harg, T. Oatham. Strength: 46. In the past year the Company has decreased in numbers and the majority of the strength lies in newly acquired personnel so that the parades have taken on the nature of a recruiting centre and there has been much drill work. It has been found expedient to split the Company into two Platoons so that training could be so divided also, and this course ha? proved worth while as the most senior cadets have been able to do some field work . The band has been restarted and though there is a lack of instruments, particularly bugles, there has been no lack of enthu- siasm. Band instructors from Prospect Garrison have been training band recruits and with some success. The Annual Camp was held last year at St. David ' s Battery, and the weather was good for most of the week, though on the last day, when mopping-up operations were taking place, there was heavy rain and informal order of dress was — bathing-trunks! There were fourteen boys who attended camp which rather spoiled their fun as there are so many things to be done and it is hoped that more will attend camp this year. The cadets were inspected by His Excellency the Governor and O.C. British Troops in Bermuda both complimenting the turn-out of the cadets in view of the many fatigues which had to be done. On the Wednesday of camp the cadets had the opportunity of .303 rifle shooting at Warwick Range, on a glorious day, and after- wards some of them refreshed themselves by bathing. On one Sunday during the Easter Term six cadets went to Warwick Range and had rifle • shooting, some being coached by members of a local rifle club. It is a pity that this had to be dis- continued owing to the return of the Royal Navy who have pref- erence over other organisations in using the range, but it is hoped that it will be possible to resume this activity as soon as possible, flowcvcr as the Annual Camp is to be held at Warwick Camp this )( ar the re will be plenty of shooting to be had if more cadets attend lliis year than last. F.L.S. Printed by The Bermuda Press. Hamilton. Bermuda.