Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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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.

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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.

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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.