Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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12 Cadets N.C.Os. Sgt. E. L. Minugh, Cpls. Adcock, Vesey, Terceira. L Cpls. Lines, Davis, Ford, Barber, Botelho, Marsh. Cadets Strength: 43. The past year has been much the same as previous ones, in that mid-week parades have leaned more toward drills than enjoyable things, such as shooting and field-training, but we must work before we can anticipate more pleasurable pastimes. There has been little shooting on the School butts, yet we were able to shoot over the ' short range ' at Warwick Camp toward the end of the Easter Term, with fair results. At this shoot several cadets surprised themselves at the ease of snap-shooting, and shooting from the standing position, and were pleased when ' strikes ' were shown. It is hoped that this year ' s ' shoot ' will be a precedent for the future. The most refreshing news to report this year is that the Band has once more been revived, under the expert instruction of an Old Boy of the School, Mr. Harry King, now a member of the American Forces. A great deal of hard work has been put in by the Band and the instructor, and we are happy to say with excellent results. Congratulations! Mention must be made of two volunteer instructors, Messrs. Oatham and Fall, Saltus Old Boys, who have also been present to assist in instruction on the drums, and whose assistance has been very helpful, especially to Mr. King, and we appreciate all the help given. Once again we near another Cadet Camp, this year from July 1st- July 8th, and urge all Cadets to attend as a successful week ' s camp can be achieved when a sufficient number of Cadets turn out, otherwise it becomes work instead of pleasure. F. L. S. The Stamp Club The club still continues to flourish, and there is a considerable amount of keenness shown by some of the members. Proof of the general enthusiasm was given recently when a suggestion was made that the club should not meet in the Summer Term; members were so indignant that it was decided to carry on as usual. E. W.

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n November 9 — Bermuda has forfeited her claim to be called the Isles of Best. Proposer F. R. Snape Opposer D. W. Macky Third Mr. Stevens Fourth Mr. Maundrill The motion was carried by two votes. January 11, 1951: — Inter-House Debate. Butterfield and Darrell v. Saltus and Watlington. The Judges awarded eighteen points to Butterfield and Darrell and fourteen points to their opponents. January 25 — The poor boy has a better chance of success in life than the rich one. Proposer F. R. Snape Opposer D. E. W. Lines Third .... Mr. Maundrill Fourth Mr. Stevens The motion was carried by seven votes. There have also been held two Hat Debates, whereat all mem- bers were called upon to make impromptu speeches on subjects drawn from the hat, which yielded up such topics as Can the United Nations preserve peace, and how? Suppose you are to be shot tomorrow, what do you fancy for supper tonight? The motor buses do not make up for the loss of the railway. Are we fair to schoolmasters? Describe a corkscrew. Prices are too high in Bermuda. We are indebted to Mr. Maundrill and to Mr. Stevens for their contributions to our debates, which have given members an oppor- tunity of learning much about the technique of public speaking. Officers for the year 1950-51. President Mr. J. H. Kerry Secretary F. R. Snape Committee R. M. Constable, A. G. Marsh, C. E. Ranee, T. W. P. Vesey, and the Secretary. J. H. K.

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13 Physical Education Society The Society has progressed considerably in one year from the mere one hour weekly class from which it originated. The term Physical Education has come to imply a broad outlook over the whole range of purposeful and enjoyable physical activities, and the object is to enthuse boys with this love of sport for its own sake, so that we may have a more physically fit generation in adult life. A meeting was called when the school re-opened after the 1950 Summer Vacation for all boys interested in joining the Society. A membership of 80 gave plenty of encouragement, and from these a committee of seven was chosen to run the society. Leaders were selected and these had the task of organising their particular sport. The arrangement has worked quite well and boys have played, in addition to the normal sports on the school programme, Basket Ball, Rugby and Hockey, put on a Gymnastic Display and been to a week- end camp on Hawkins Island. Another camp is now being arranged and the enthusiasm shown for it amply repays the trouble of making all the necessary arrangements. Tennis coaching by Mr. Charlie Ward at the Tennis Stadium has been under way for the past two terms and many boys have taken advantage of the opportunity. Lunch time swimming on the North Shore is also a very popular activity but the poor weather this term has prevented the best results from being obtained. I had hoped to train boys in life saving technique and pass them through the R.L.S.S. examination at the end of this term, but the chance to train seems to be fading. Fencing and archery are on the programme, too, but both activities await the appearance of a competent instructor. K. B. Inter House Swimming Competition September 22nd Two records were broken during the course of the afternoon at the Langton Pool when Constable clocked 33.9 seconds in the Group E 50 yards Backstroke. The former record was held by A. L. Mullin with a time of 36.6 seconds. Another record was established by D. Thorne who covered the 50 yards Freestyle race in 30.4 seconds. His best time was set up in the heat, though he also broke the record in the final, with a time of