Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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22 So, the next morning, he walked over to her house. When he knocked at the door, her mother answered, and Jumbo asked her wheth- er or not Clarabelle was in. She said Yes , and that she would call her. When Jumbo asked her to go to the ball with him, she said that Johnny Elephant had already asked her, but she preferred to go with Jumbo. That night, after Jumbo had taken Clarabelle home, and he himself was in bed, he said aloud, This is the best Elephants ' Annual Ball that I have ever been to! STUBBS. Swimming Sports September 25th, 1954. The B. A. A. pool at Eagle ' s Nest was used again for the Annual Swimming Sports. Although the races were exciting and strongly com- peted, there were no new records broken. The diving events were very popular and several boys showed some good style diving. It must bo pointed out, however, that a high standard of performance can only b« achieved through continual practice, and sound training. ' Playing about ' in the water is not enough. Relaxed, effortless stroke produc- tion must be practiced. Considerable help was rendered by Mr. Gas- coigne. RESULTS: Group A. 25 yds. Freestyle 1. Profit 2, 2. Williams 4, Group B. 25 yds. Freestyle 1. Harrison, 2. Goodner, Group C. 25 yds. Backstroke 1. Macky, 2. Hajrward 1, Group C. 50 yds. Breastroke 1. Henderson, 2. Leseur 2, Group C. 50 yds. Freestyle 1. Macky, 2. Cooper, 3. 3. Steinhoff Time: 20 sees. 3. Dixon 2 — Time 15 sees. 3. McPherson — Time 17 sees 3. Hallett — Time 47 sees. Hayward — Time 33 sees.

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21 The Birth of a Poem There are so many strange rules attached to poetry, quite apart from the technical skill, the inspiration, and the personality of the poet, that writing a poem must be approached stealthily. The Upper Third has done so, taking advantage of X (the Unknown) who blew a strange instrument of yellow and red generally known as The Pipes of Pan just before the first period on Tuesday, April 26th. Apart from the pattern, supplied by the teacher, who provided the first coup- let, the poem is the work of the form itself. On Tuesday, when the day began. Smith played upon the Pipes of Pan; He played until the master came And called poor Smith a dreadful name! C Pessime! he called at last; Get out of here, and travel fast! He took the instrument away, And kept it till the close of day. When school was o ' er, he hurried home. And changed himself into a gnome; He toolc some music from a shelf, And played exactly like an elf. While Smith was sitting on a bench, He then began to curse — in French! The elfin Master took to flight, And rose three hundred feet in height; And down the funnel of the ' Queen He fell, and nevermore was seen! The Elephants ' Annual Ball One day in Fairyland Forest, Jumbo was walking along the road, sighing to himself. He was stopped by Bobby Raccoon, who asked him to play ball with him, but Jumbo said No . He did not feel too happy, because all the pretty little girls did not want to go with him to the Elephants ' Annual Ball, or else they already had another partner — and the Ball was only the next night! After he had finished his supper, he went right to bed. He lay there thinking, and trying to remember any girl that he had not asked to go with him. After about ten to twenty minutes, he remembered Clarabelle, the little girl who lived over at the waterhole.

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23 Group D. 25 yds. Backstroke 1. Smith, 2. Williams 2, 3. Couper — Time 16.4 sees. Group D. 50 yds. Freestyle 1. O ' bridge, 2. Franklin, 3. Couper — Time 30.4 sees. Group D. 50 yds. Breastroke 1. Smith, 2. Patterson 2, 3. O ' bridge 2 — Time 41 sees. Group D. 50 yds. Backstroke 1. Grayston 1, 2. Cave, 3. Cook — Time 39.5 sees. Group E. 100 yds. Breaststroke 1. Cassidy, 2. Bailey, 3. Wright — Time Im. 85.9 sees. Group E. 100 yds. Freestyle 1. Bailey, 2. Cave, 3. Cook — Time Im. 18 sees. Group E. 200 yds. Freestyle 1. Bulley, 2. Grayston 1, 3. Bothelho — Time 3m. 10.5 sees. Junior Diving 1. Doe, 2. Mayne, 3. Couchman Senior Diving 1. Gibbons, 2. Cassidy, 3. Dennis Junior House Relay 1. Saltus, 2. Butterfield, 3. Watlington — Time Im. 4 sees. Senior House Relay 1. Saltus, 2. Butterfield, 3. Watlington — Time Im. 50.3 sees. Association Football Results: Played, 12. Won, 7. Lost, 5. Colour: Re-awards: Grayston (Capt.), Leseur, Ranee, Simmons, Smith. Awards: Davidson, Durrell, (Durrell 1), Vallis. In the Senior League, Saltus were placed second to Warwick, winning all the games against Mt. St. Agnes, and losing 3 out of 4 to Warwick. This year ' s Warwick side was of high calibre, but the school ' s defeats by them were due principally to slowness off the mark, and indifferent marking. Grayston and Simmons excelled throughout the season. Ranee played good football, but was at times on tTie slow side. Leseur and Davidson showed signs of ability, but were apt to kick wildly, instead of concentrating on accurate passing. Smith, at first disappointing.