Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1959 volume:

mM Main Store Hamilton The Saltus Year Book, Summer 1959 CONTENTS Governing Body, Staff 3 Editorial 5 The School Year 7 The Debating Society 11 Cadet Notes 13 Chess Club 17 The Isle of Devils 19 Series of Lectures 21 Beach Breakers 24 H.M.CS. Porte St. Jean 25 The Odyssey 27 A Sea-Dog ' s Life 39 Winter 39 A History of the Exploration of Space 41 Sledge Riding 43 Hunting Grouse with a Falcon 43 The Hurricane 45 The Struggle 45 Shar-Askar 47 Inter-House Athletic Sports 49 Inter-School Sports 51 Cricket 1958 52 Junior Football 1958-59 53 Basketball 53 Inter-House Swimming Competition -. 55 Soccer Report 57 Inter-School Boxing 59 Saltus Old Boys ' Association 63 Histories make men wise; Poets witty; the Mathematics Subtle; Natural Philosophy Deep; Morals Grave; Logic and Rhetoric able to contend. Governing Body His Honour Sir John Cox. C.B.E., M.C.P. T. W. P. Vesey, Esq. Hon. Sir Eldon Trimingham, C.B.E. C. Vail Zuill, Esq., J.P., M.C.P. J. V. Murdoch, Esq. O. R. Arton, Esq., M.C.P. H. C. Butterfield, Esq. T. A. Trimingham, Esq. Headmaster .... . H. J. Hallett, Esq., M.A. Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. M. E. Dill oOo M.A. y Staff F. L. Stephenson, Esq. E. Walton, Esq., M.A. W. G. Rosser, Esq., B.A. R. S. Alger, Esq F. Capstick, Esq. G. L. Critchlow, Esq., B.A. J. Lester, Esq., A.B., S.M. H. Sill, Esq., M.A. M. S. M. Weedon, Esq., M.A. J. C. Drewery, Esq., M.A. E. R. Rothwell, Esq., B.Sc. Mrs. Edith Trott Mrs. E. Drewery J. R. Bridge, Esq., (Music) Few men in their lifetime come anywhere near exhausting the resources dwelling within them. There are deep wells of strength that are never used. BAKERY Pitt ' s Bay Road 5 Editoricil An Invitation: You are cordially invited to a banquet — please bring all the house guests you never wish to see again. We were reflecting that the next three hundred and fifty years of local history got off to a pretty quiet start a decade or so ago in the libraries of Bermudian schools. 1959, we thought, was a good year to take account of it, and we pro- ceeded to thrash the matter out on the Editorial — or Groaning — Board. With examinations full upon us it was hardly wise. An impression, it seemed, was somehow current that a library was a place where the young take shelter from the rain. We had formerly supposed it was not so passive a thing; our opinion was that far from being an expendable appendix the library was an indispensable organ of much wider func- tion, storing nourishment, feeding mind and spirit, and en- marrowing the bones of that sturdy structure that a good school, in good times, can help to produce. We recognised, of course, that it needs a square meal now and then. At that point we conceived the idea of holding a banquet — a special feast that should be several generations in the partaking, and one whose guests of honour (universality pre- serve them!) should come to us from as far afield as two millennia. It is — you will perceive — your house guests we are after. We went into the Library and took a look about us. Sir, as Doctor Johnson said, more or less, to be sure, there was food upon the table, but it wasn ' t a dinner to invite a man to. We had hoped to see something more sumptuous. Discussion passed to the bill of fare, and the arrange- ment of the company. A crust, we agreed, will do for a hungry man, though sometimes, we had to admit, the over-televised 6 palate needs tempting with an especially succulent array of titbits. Glumly we gazed about us on the shelves. Then suddenly the news came through. As you will see elsewhere, we are indebted to the Old Boys ' Association for some very generous activity behind the scenes on our behalf. And again, thanks to the Chellaram Foundation, a Library Fund is now handsomely in being. We are most grateful for all of this. Now we can begin, we see, to select our volumes, matching to familiar needs, new resources. But generously though we have been set on the way, we shall make short work of the Library Fund. Unless, that is, it keeps on growing. We should appreciate exceedingly the gift of all the books you can spare to us. And, of course, we can put to good use any money you may care — for this purpose — to donate. We have recognised, and hope we are not alone among our readers, that it is a fortunate boy whose education really begins at school. Sooner, or later, we know, teaching must give place to learning, or the whole experience has been profit- less. This transition, we are aware, occurs in a library, of some sort, somewhere, or not at all. That is why we are con- cerned that the school shall be in a position to offer more, and still more, and always more again. Invitations are out, tables prepared, guests begin to arrive. We look forward to seeing you. BOOKS: any subject any condition CHEQUES any amount R.S.V.P. to the Headmaster. 7 The School Year The school opened for the summer term on Monday, April 7th, 1958, after a week of good kite-flying weather. The boys very quickly re- adjusted themselves to school routine, and by Thursday a very successful Sports Day was held. Events were run off in hot, almost scorching sunlight, all the competitors giving a good account of themselves. At the end of the afternoon, medals and cups were distributed by Mr. Lloyd P. Jones. The final results of the competition were:— Senior Junior 1. Darrell Darrell 2. Watlingotn Butterfield 3. Butterfield Watlington 4. Saltus Saltus Athletics were not over by any means. On Monday, 14th of April, the B.S.S.A. Cross Country race was held on Warwick Ranges. Saul was first to finish. Another track and field meet in which Saltus was represented, held at the B.A.A. field, was the Bermuda Amateur Athletic Association events. Saul broke the records for the Mile and the Three Miles, while Kempe and Olander set new marks in the Shott Put and Discus respectively. On Friday, May 9th, the annual B.S.S.A. sports were held on the school field, after being postponed because of inclement weather the day before. The school turned in its best performance for many years, winning 20 Individual Cups, all Group Cups (5), all Relays (5), and establishing three new records. With the completion of the school ' s sporting activities. Cricket now replaced Athletics. Both Junior and Senior competitions were soon under way. Darrell won the Senior shield, while Butterfield were the Junior champions. On Friday, May 23rd, the school held its Empire Day celebrations. The speaker, Commander G. Ridgway, spoke of the meaning of Empire, Colony and Commonwealth and their associations with Bermuda. During the first part of this term, in the lunch hours, a group of young chess enthusiasts had been pitting their wits against one another. As a result of this competition, Saltus House became school champions, but not until after a long struggle with Butterfield House. June 5th was Founder ' s Day at Saltus. A service in the Assembly Hall, with a speech by Mr. W. M. Cox, was followed by a visit to Samuel Saltus ' grave site, where Rev. E. N. B. Chapman said prayers, and a wreath was laid on the grave. After a delicious lunch at the Bermudiana Hotel, the 1st and 2nd XIs played some outstanding cricket against stronger Old Boys ' XIs. It has been suggested that, in order to boost the standard of play the School XI has a good Hotel Meal before every match it plays! ENGLISH MODEL SHIP KITS in our Gift Aisle These authentic Marinecraft kits, made in England, will bring hours of joy to the young man who has a bent for handi- crafts. Carefully charted scale models of famous English ships, including the Mayflower, Cutty Sark, Golden Hind and others 50 - to 92 6. 9 H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth celebrated her birthday on Thursday, June 17th. The Cadets, with fixed bayonets, loked very smart, while the Pipe and Drum Band were, as usual, loudly applauded. The ceremony was briefly interrupted by rain. On June 16th at 5.00 p.m. the Old Boys were host to the Debating Society. After justice was done to the tea, the subject Bermuda ' s 350th anniversary celebrations are being overdone was hotly debated. The School Choir under the direction of Mr. Bridge presented a concert of Sea Shanties on June 25th for the pleasure of parents and friends of the school. This was followed by the distribution of School and Higher School Certificates; also the Royal Drawing Society Certificates. Two days later, Friday the 27th, the school closed its doors for an 11-week holiday. School reopened on September 5th, and soon everyone settled down to the serious study which usually precedes final examinations. How- ever, as all work and no play is not in the best interests of the pupils, the school was allowed, three days later, to watch a display given by a Wing of R.A.F. Shackleton bombers. The School swimming sports were to be held on the first Friday of term, but bad weather again delayed a competition. On Monday, 22nd of September, these sports were held, Butterfield splashing to victory over Saltus with Darrell third. In the Juniors, Darrell was first, followed by Butterfield and Watlington. On Armistice Day the Pipe and Drum Band paraded. With only two weeks before final exams, the school began revision in earnest, and the 6th and Upper 6th duly sat their Overseas Examinations. No sooner were exams over than the 1st and 2nd XIs took to the field to challenge the Old Boys at football. The Second XI emerged victorious (4-2) but the tables were turned in the other match, the Old Boys win- ning by the odd goal (3-2). On Wednesday, December 17th, the Lower School held its Prize Day. The Rev P. Evans gave an amusing talk on his experiences as an Inspector of Schools in England. The following day the Chief Justice, Sir Newnham Worley, told the Senior School that to get anywhere in life in this changing world, one must take every opportunity offered in his school life. Someone has to be last, but it doesn ' t have to be you! School closed for the Christmas holidays the following morning. That evening, 19th December, the choir performed in Wesley Church, along with the B.H.S. choir. January the 5th saw Saltus boys once more entering the school gate. On the following Friday the school heard the first of a series of six lectures arranged by the Board of Education to commemorate Bermuda ' s 350th Anniversary. 10 The return matches with the Old Boys showed that they could still turn in a good game of football. This time both School XIs lost (3-2) and (2-1). It was unfortunate that the teams should lose the last games of such a spectacular season. During early February an improvement was made on the school grounds. In recent months a portion of the field had slowly sunk, causing the earth to become very marshy. The Department of Agri- culture did an excellent job of levelling this area in time for it to be used on Sports Day. The school Boxing Competition was held on Thursday, February 9th, in the afternoon. Watlington was the winning house, with Butterfield second and Saltus third. In the Inter-School Boxing Meet, held on Friday, March 13th, at Saltus, the school had twelve entries in the finals and won five of these. During March the Cambridge Higher and School Certificates results arrived; Dallas and Scupham gained part Higher School Certificates at advanced level, and in the School Certificate Brewer, Chiappa and Couchman were awarded Grade Two Certificates, while Henry, McCann, Zuill and Saul obtained Grade Three Certificates. On Wednesday, March 25th, the second cross-country race was held at Warwick Camp, Chiappa finishing first. The following day school closed for a welcome Easter holiday. H.B.H. ITELEPIIOKEI AT YOUR SERVICE 1887 - 1959 — In Comfort — In Convenience — In Usefulness — In Safety 11 The Debating Society The Society has had an encouraging and interesting year. Many new members have joined, all of whom have shown a lively interest in the topics discussed; and as the year has progressed their ability to formulate and communicate their views has developed noticeably. The new committee includes members from the middle school; it is hoped that this innovation of including younger boys in the Society ' s committee will provide an additional incentive to potential members, and also ensure that middle-school interests are not neglected when topics for future debates are being selected: one of the new younger conamittee members has already more than justified his selection by undertaking at short notice, and with conspicuous success, the onerous task of representing the School in a public debate. A summary of the year ' s debates is appended. October 8th. Introductory meeting. Each member spoke on a subject of his own selection and proposed a list of topics suitable for dis- cussion during the season. November 12th. Balloon Debate. The Society was called upon to select from the following four, one to remain in the basket; the others were to be thrown to the sharks. A General (D. Saul) A Scientist (P. S. Scupham) A Film Star (M. S. Brewer) A Merchant (B. R. HaU) The scientist was selected. December 15th. This house believes that the myth of Santa Claus should be exploded. Proposer: H. B. Hallett Opposer: B. Hall Third: J. Gillan Fourth: M. S. Brewer The motion was rejected. January 22nd. This house believes that Fatigue Squad should be more fatiguing. Proposer: M. S. Brewer Opposer: J. Gillan Third: I. R. Mills Fourth: C. E. Kett The motion was approved. February 12th. This house believes that at this school participation in boxing should be compulsory. Proposer: I. R. Mills Opposer: H. B. HaUett Third: P. Muggleton Fourth: R. A. Farge The motion was approved. March 12th. Mock Election, The Society was called upon to select from the following three candidates a leader whose task it would be 12 to organise the School ' s activities during the Summer Term, in the supposed absence of the Staff. H. B. Hallett was elected. March 19th. Visitors ' Debate (with members of the Saltus Old Boys ' Association). This house approves of the proposal to increase the area of Ber- muda by claiming land from the sea. Proposer: Mr. J. Gilbert Opposer: Mr. W. Cox Third: M. S. Brewer Fourth: I. R. Mills The motion was rejected. The season will close with a second visitors ' debate, arranged at the invitation of the S.G.S. Old Boys ' Association. OFFICERS FOR THE SEASON 1958-59 President Mr. J. C. Lester Secretary P. S. Scupham (Christmas Term) H. B. Hallett (Easter Term) COMMITTEE The new committee is as follows: M. S. Brewer J. Gillan J. Cooper B. Lodge I. R. MiUs P. Muggleton J.C.L. H. B. HaUett I. R. Mills J. 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Each cadet was issued with a rifle, and each platoon a Bren. Much to the chagrin and dismay of the Saltus Platoon, Sgt. Godet, who has been Platoon Sergeant for some time, was seconded to another platoon as N.C.O. in charge. Cpl. Macky then assumed the duties of Senior N.C.O. of Saltus Platoon. Cpl. Macky did an excellent job, and through his leadership the boys in our platoon were first in the Guard Mounting Competition and the Line Inspection. As well as winning these cups we produced a number of Marksmen and First-Class Shots with the firearms, and came second in the Assault Course contest. After the customary first night, cadets rose at five forty-five on Saturday morning to begin their first day ' s activities. This included various N.C.O. meetings and lectures by Officers and Instructors on tac- tics and weapons. These lectures and instructions were part of the every- day training and were of great value to each cadet ' s understanding of army life. Sunday morning saw something new for the camp schedule. The entire Company marched with the Band to St. Anne ' s Church in South- ampton to attend a church service. Rev. Matthews-Payne gave a very in- teresting sermon on Army life, and Sgt. Godet read the lesson. After marching back to camp, the cadets spent a wonderful afternoon on the beach. This also was a novelty! The following three days were spent in lecture rooms and on the range, preparing for the firing course. It was on this course that the Marksman badges were won for accurate firing with individual weapons. Thursday afternoon was the usual Visitor ' s Day, with the Guard Mounting Competition and the Father and Son Shooting Competition. It was a beautiful day and every visitor, parent or friend, was pleased with the standard shown by the Cadets. On Friday the Company paid a visit to the United States Naval Base, and were treated very well. We toured the whole base and visited the electrical plant. That night the Band mounted guard in their kilts and after supper some of them went to play their pipes and drums at the house of the famous writer, Mr. van Wyck Mason. 14 The Assault Course was run on Saturday morning and was won by Sgt. Godet ' s section. That night the camp held the customary Open House. Prizes, Cups and Badges were awarded by the Wor. S. S. Tod- dings, M.C.P., and an excellent show was put on by the Company. A tug-of-war was held between a team put out by the Band and a team put out by the Company, and after a very hard and exciting struggle the band lost. After a display of arms drill by a detachment of U.S. Marines, to whose Commanding Officer we are grateful for making it possible, a very colourful march past concluded the evening ' s entertainment. With a full summer holiday ahead, and an excellent Cadet Camp behind, it was with mixed feelings that cadets broke camp the next morning. D.J.S. (C.S.M.) oOo The Pipe and Drum Band This is the first Pipe and Drum Band ever to have been formed in these Islands, although bagpipes are not new to the Bermudian public, for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment, stationed here in 1920, had a pipe band to lead them. Our own band was formed jointly by Captain A. Card and Lieut. Doughty in the latter months of 1955. The drummers have been under the skilful instruction of Major W. Horlington, and the pipers have been trained by Messrs. Bert Brown and Dennis Stuart. The band has permis- sion to wear the Hunting Gordon tartan and to play the Gordon High- landers ' All the Blue Bonnets are over the Border as their march-past. The band made a first public appearance at the parade on Armistice Day, 1956, following an initial period as a unit, playing and training as a unit at the annual Cadet Camp during the preceding summer. At that time the repertoire was meagre, consisting of only six marches, but it very rapidly grew until now it extends to 20 marches, of which 17 are quick and three slow; in addition the band plays two Strathspeys and two Reels. The 350th anniversary has brought the band out on many occasions, notably on New Year ' s Day, 1959, then later on several occasions Beat- ing Retreat, playing at the Floral Pageant and at several other com- munity affairs. All members of the band are extremely proud of having performed before His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, during his recent visit to these Islands. The band has great confidence in its present Drum-Major, Harold Whitecross, who follows most ably after Jeremy Durrell and Richard Kempe. The fourteen pipers, the two tenor drummers, the bass drum- mer and the six side drummers who back him up aU hope he has an equal confidence in themselves. The great majority of them are pupils or old boys of either Saltus Grammar School or Warwick Academy. 15 To crown a memorable year every member of the band is looking forward keenly to the honour of marching up Fifth Avenue at the head of Bermuda ' s delegation to the Lions International. They are glad, however, to think that Because They Are Such Bonny Lads They ' re No Awa ' Tae Bide Awa ' . E.E.Z. ■oOo- Cadef- Training During the Autumn term training proceeded much as formerly. With the new year, however, a transition term ' s work opened the way for cadets ' further training to follow the recognised syllabus for Cert. A. A competition was held at the end of the term, the results of which were as follows: — A B C Rifle Shooting 65 83.95 87.35 L.M.G 69.3 42 70.67 Drill and Turnout ... 52 48.5 52.5 The final results were: 1st. Section C (L Cpl. Dallas) 70.07% 2nd. Section A (L Cpl. West) 62.1 % 3rd. Section B (L Cpl. Henry) 58.15% The first phase of the Cert. A programme is now imder way. It involves a great deal of, hard work, and will be getting harder. Cadets, nevertheless, plainly relish it and certainly look forward to taking their training forward, and having some fun as well, during camp, to be held shortly after school breaks up for the summer. M.S.M.W. ■oOo- 16 A Cadet ' s Life When you at first become a cadet, You get a lot of kit. A pair of socks, a shirt, a belt, Which very rarely fit. Your blankey brasses will not shine, A button is undone. The khaki belt is not jet black, Of smartness there is none. When on parade you just stand there, Not knowing what to do. You look around to find Bubbles Has got his eye on you. When camp days come you ' re weighted down, With pouches, cape and rifle. You run around and crawl about, Until you think you ' ll stifle. A cadet ' s life is a hard one, Of that I ' m very sure. So when you become a member. Your feet ' ll ache more and more. B. R. G. LODGE, 6th Form. 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Four times the two contenders reached a position of stalemate or perpetual check before Murdoch was able in the fifth game to gain a decisive victory. Here are the results of the various competitions held since the last issue of the Saltus Year Book. HOUSE CHAMPIONSmP 1958 1st. Saltus (E. Towle) 2nd. Butterfield (A. Frith) 3rd. Darrell (W. Watters) 4th. Watlington (J. Murdoch) SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP 1959 1st. M. S. Brewer 2nd. J. V. Murdoch HOUSE CHAMPIONSHIP 1959 1st. Saltus (M. Brewer) 37 Points 2nd. Butterfield (A. Frith) 24 Points 3rd. Darrell (A. Williams) 19 Points 4th. Watlington (R. Shean) 9 Points COMMITTEE 1959 A. D. Frith (Secretary first half of year) E. R. Towle (Secretary second half of year) M. S. Brewer R. P. Shean J. A. E. Gillan R. N. Durrell H.S. Try these...! Open one of Huntley Palmers ' foilpaks ' — the latest and cleverest idea in biscuit packaging — and you ' ll find the tempting biscuits inside as crisp and fresh as the day they were made ! 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I had often been told that if I wanted to I could sell a roast of pork to a vegetarian, so I used my persuasive tongue to ask my Mother if I could go to sea. My Aunt agreed immediately but my Mother was a little sceptical; she recalled how her husband had been drowned on a trip to the New World, but I soon persuaded her to let me go., My joy was so great that I could hardly get to sleep that night. I was awake at seven o ' clock and hurried down to the docks. Out in the harbour was the grandest ship I had ever seen and I was so absorbed by the ship that I did not see the wealthy gentleman walking down the street. Sud- denly I banged right into him; I am sure he did not feel a thing but I went sprawling in the mud. Two servants seized me and were just about to kick me away when a commanding voice cried, Let the lad up. The men left me and I got up and faced the rich man. Why are you in such a hurry? he asked. I told him that I had been in a hurry to go down to the docks and get a job as a cabin boy. Would you like to be one on my ship? he asked. My spirits quickly rose. Who are you? I asked. Sir George Somers, was the answer. Sir George Somers, I thought, he is the owner of that wonderful ship the Sea Venture at which I was gazing when I so rudely bumped into him. The next day was a busy one. I was getting ready to sail to the New World. In the spring of 1609 we left England. Fifty-two days later, in mid-Atlantic, a tropical storm broke with all its crushing fury upon us. Then one week later land was sighted. I picked up from the men on board that this was the Bermudas, the Isle of Devils. Suddenly the ship tilted forward. The splintering of wood was audible; we had struck a reef. The screams of the men were now even higher pitched than the storm itself. I woke up blinking under the tropical sun. I was covered with sand. I got up dazed and blinked as I saw the bright sand and sparkling blue sea. Where was I? Could this be the Isle of Devils? Surely not. Then to my surprise I saw Sir George. How are you feeling my boy? he asked cheerfully and then as if in answer to my thoughts he stated that this was Bermuda — the Isle of Devils. Well, I thought, if this is the Isle of Devils, goodness knows what Heaven is like. J. D. AMOS Form Four (L) For sturdy, able-to-take-it boys ' wear, both sport end dress, see us. Our prices ore most reasonable, too! • SOX Cotton, 3 6; Nylon, 5 - • Short-sleeved SHIRTS Broadcloth, 15 - Wash-and-wear, 18 6 • Long-sleeved SHIRTS Broadcloth, 17 6 Wash-and-wear, 20 - and 27 6 • KHAKI SHORTS — From 20 - • KHAKI SLACKS — From 30 - • UNDERWEAR Sleeveless ribbed vests, 3 6 Knit briefs, 5 - Broadcloth boxer shorts, 5 3 • T-SHIRTS White, 6 6; Navy, 7 6 SALTUS SCHOOL TIES - 6 6 and 7 - GIBBONS CO. Queen Street 21 Series of Lectures During the Easter term the school enjoyed a series of lectures on Bermuda history as part of our Three Hundred and Fiftieth Anniver- sary celebrations. The first, on Friday 9th January, was a tape record- ing of the three-act play Rendezvous with Destiny written by Terry Tucker and made available to us through the kindness of Mr. D. J. Williams, the Director of the Board of Education. The play dealt with the wreck of the good ship Sea Venture and the immediate impres- sions of the immigrants at arrival on shore. On the following Friday, the 16th of January, Mr. Owen Darrell, a Saltus Old Boy and a Trustee of the school, gave a lecture Through a Mirror, the Mirror being Bermuda ' s Three Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary coin. Mr. Darrell spoke in great detail of the Bermuda built sloops and privateering. His interesting and educational lecture was accompanied by a large sketch of the Devonshire. Mr. W. S. Zuill next delivered a fine lecture on Thursday, 22nd January on Money from Salt in which he very informingly explained the origin of Salt Kettle in Paget, and how Bermudians used to go down and rake salt, an essential item in days before refrigeration, among the Turks Islands. They would exchange surplus salt for other useful commodities, which were scarce to Bermudians, with the colonists on America ' s eastern seaboard. On Friday, 30th January, The Venerable Archdeacon Stow, a Ber- mudian historian of long standing, gave a lecture on History as you see it. The title was very appropriate as Archdeacon Stow spoke of the various forms of architecture that are found on our Island and the story they tell us. Another lecture was given on Thursday, 5th February, by Mrs. S. H. A. Greet entitled Memories of Boer War Prison. The title speaks for itself and Mrs. Greet was well qualified for the topic, having per- sonally spoken with many of the prisoners on Hinson ' s Island. Her lecture was accompanied by many exhibits of the Boer War Prisoners ' handicraft including a bugle carved out of wood, and many carved bone ornaments. Finally, on Friday, 13th February, Mr. Harry Cox, another Saltus Old Boy, gave a lecture accompanied by slides. Mr. Cox, famous for his keen interest and enthusiasm in Bermuda ' s History, dealt with the forti- fications of Castle Island, the home of Sir Richard Norwood, and the British Naval Dockyard; places of interest to everyone. S.H.D. For Almost a Hundred Years MILES has been known for fine service and the finest quality, NOW we have low prices and good parking. Miles is and always HAS BEEN BEST! Open to serve you from 8.30 to 6.30 on week days. Open to serve you from 8.30 to 8.00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 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Here and there were stone and marble figures of cats and dogs which were once worshipped by the people of that civilization. These were displayed on the ground floor. Walking along the corridor we came suddenly upon a dark stair- way. There before us was a gigantic figure of a black sphinx, made of black marble. He stared silently through the gloom of the dark alcove, illuminated by subtle red Ughting. I was very impressed as he looked almost alive. The crowds thinned out, and we wended our way to the upstairs galleries. Here we were greeted by a row of mummy cases with the faces of Pharoah painted upon them. Around could be seen the various articles which were placed in the graves of dead kings. We descended more flights of stairs and came to the Grecian Galleries. These contained mostly marble statues of Greek gods and goddesses, many of w ' hich were lacking arms, legs, or other protruding parts of the body. The Louvre is noted for possessing the original Venus de Milo, the beautiful figure of a woman. She occupies a room by herself and is on a pedestal. Guides of different nationalities were trying to outshout each other over this famed art treasure. I overheard one guide telling his audi- ence that at night-time the Venus revolved on her pedestal, spot-lighted. A Frenchman, however, informed us that she had not moved for many a year as the mechanism had broken down! There was time only to glimpse a few of the famous collections of paintings in the art galleries. Of these, I particularly liked the portraits done by Van Dyck and Holbein. Unfortunately we did not have time to return to The Louvre during our stay in Paris, but I hope to visit it again one day. P. J. FARGE Form 4L 24 Beach Breakers The unmistakable roar is distinguishable from afar — the roar of breakers, whitecapped and fluffy, which pound with fury upon listless expanses of gleaming pink, the beaches. Frivolous bathers frolic about in the shallows, watching with rising excitement as a ' big one ' approaches. The glistening, white- peaked, faintly transparent blue wall advances. First it is just a long, even but powerful swell, but as it nears shore, it develops into a toppling, but still silent ' urge ' of energy which crashes with tumultuous fury against the current-drawn pink of the beach, throwing it back up the beach again. This same power breaks dams, causes landslides, takes many lives. It also carries surf -riders in to shore. Here is one. He feels a powerful forward movement. His hands are poised in the air and then he plunges, tautening his body. He may reach a speed of five miles per hour. He may choose to open his eyes under water; then he will see pink sand and water, twisting and turning into a volcanic cloud, impenetrable to the eye. He is twisted and turned himself, like a creature. Soon he feels himself being grounded, though still moving at a considerable speed. Then he stands up, and only his head is swimming. The low rock in the middle of the beach is now silently absorbing the hot rays of the sun. Low and squat against the background of fluffy waves it is a smooth reminder of ages past, hurricanes fought, battles with the elements won. Yet it has very little to show for its trussles except a smooth unbreakable surface. One day it will be worn down to nothing. Several bits of dried seaweed lie about it left by the receding tide. When high tide comes the rock will once more break the sturdy impact of the waves and scatter their spray far and wide. Each little morsel of sand is a reminder of the powerful breakers, for they have been ground from solid rock, the result of many years ' patient work. Bleaching in the sunshine they lie placidly resigned, moving sloppily about, either being dragged by the undertow or being forced by the breaker. Their pinkish hue is obtained from coral. It is that pink which warms the heart of many a tourist. It is pink sand that makes a beach distinguished. So the breakers go rolling on, crashing their mighty bulks against unresisting expanses of sand, sometimes terrifying, sometimes fun- giving, but always beautiful; perishable, but everlasting. M. W. MAIR Form Four (L) 25 H.M.C.S. Porte St. Jean Many readers will have noticed during recent weeks a small Canadian Navy vessel tied up at the flagpole on Front Street. On the foredeck she appeared to carry several small red aeroplanes. Here is a report on this ship, H.M.C.S. Porte St. Jean. She was commissioned in June 1958 together with three similar vessels, ' Torte Dauphin, Porte St. Lucia and Porte Quebec. When these vessels were first built (in Quebec, at Levis), they were intended for use as civilian trawlers, but in 1951 the Canadian Navy purchased them with the intention of putting them into service as ' gate vessels ' , that is to say vessels whose chief function is to swing open and closed antisubmarine nets at the mouth of a harbour. Lacking duties of that kind, she is at the present time in service as a target towing facility. Porte St. Jean is 132 feet long, 32 feet abeam. Her main con- struction is of aluminium and displaces 450 tons. She draws only seven feet of water forward and fourteen aft; one consequence of this is that in any sort of sea she pitches and rolls fearfully ferocious. It is not uncommon, crewmen say, to be thrown out of their bunks. Forward, under the launching catapult is housing for a 40 mm. gun during wartime. The magazine for this gun is next to the storeroom under the forecastle. The forecastle is also used as a repair shop for the target drones and the radio sets which control them. The engine room is in the after section of the boat. Here are three diesel engines; a main electricity generator, the main engine in the centre, and a standby generator. Except for an occasional puddle of oil the engine room is as clean as the rest of the ship, but much more noisy. With only the comparatively small standby generator working it is almost impossible to carry on a conversation. Hooked up to the main generator is a hydraulic pump which supplies power to winches on deck. These winches are used when Porte St. Jean tows surface targets for the destroyers to shoot at. The targets in question are approximately twenty feet high and are towed on a cable 600 feet long. When asked whether the ship had ever been hit one of the crew replied 26 that some of the destroyers had come fairly close with shots overhead but that fortunately none had landed within 100 yards of Porte St. Jean. The ship has a very small radio room equipped with audio and morse receiving and transmitting gear, and also a small table for making up and decoding massages. In the adjacent wheelhouse, equally small, is a radar set with a range of approximately twenty miles. The bridge is completely open; it is from this platform that a grounded Air Force pilot, assisted by two lookouts, guides the target drones by radio. The target drones are of all aluminium construction with detachable — and thus replaceable — wings and tailplanes. They are about seven feet long and have a wingspan of eight feet. They weigh five hundred pounds and have an estimated value of $2,500 each. Their 85 h.p. engines give them a speed of 250 knots. They can carry fuel for ninety minutes of flight. They are launched on a catapult by compressed air at a pressure of 250 lb. per square inch. Each drone must be launched into the air within ten seconds of starting its engine, otherwise the engine, with no rush of air to cool it, overheats very rapidly and seizes up. During a shoot these drones are flown at an average altitude of 2,000 feet in huge circles around the destroyers who use their radar- controlled guns on them. Notwithstanding the great speed of these tiny targets, they occasionally receive a direct hit. On the understandably many occasions when this does not happen, the engine, by ceasing to turn, allows a lever to open a small door in the side of the aircraft. Through this a small pilot parachute drags a larger on e, suspended by which the drone drops gently to the water whence it is soon picked up. These drones may be used any number of times, provided a direct hit does not make them irrecoverable, and so the ten which Porte St. Jean carries supply her with all she is likely to need on a six month cruise such as the one in which she is now engaged. We wish her good luck, and her attendant hunters good shooting. K. H. CHIAPPA Upper Sixth Form 27 The Odyssey The Sixth Form presents its compliments to the shade of Sir George Somers with this story of another great sea adventurer. A pretty poem, Mr. Pope, said a sniffing scholar, on another such occasion, but you must not call it Homer. A home run, then? Homeward, rather. After the downfall of Troy everyone who had not been slain or cap- tured returned home. But Odysseus did not reach Ithaca; instead, he had been imprisoned, on the island of Ogygia, by Calypso, who wished to marry him. At length the gods pitied him and thought the time had come to let him come home to recepture his kingdom from the irresponsible Suitors who were laying it to waste. Poseidon Earthshaker, the sea god, was the only one who hated Odysseus, but as he was feasting at the other side of the world, he was not likely to cause trouble. So the father of the gods called a meeting, at which Athene, the God- dess of Wisdom, asked that Odysseus be set free, to come home to his wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus, who both suffered greatly on his account, wondering whether he was dead or alive. Zeus agreed to Athene ' s request and so Hermes was sent to Calypso ' s isle to release Odysseus. At the same time Athene went in disguise to put new hope into his son. When she arrived at Odysseus ' house she was warmly greeted by Telemachus. She told him to call an assembly of the Suitors who were singing and feasting at his house, and who all wished to wed his mother for her riches. He was to complain about their behaviour and then leave Ithaca for Sandy Pylos and Sparta to seek his father. Telemachus went to bed in his room, which was built high above the courtyard, and there he thought long about the news, curious that a goddess should take interest in his affairs, confident that all would eventually come out well. At last he slept. When dawn came, showing her rosy fingers through the early mists, Telemachus got up, dressed and went to the Council himself. He told all those present that his announcement was not a public matter, not a warning of a raid for example, but of domestic affairs. His speech became more and more an angry one and at the end he dropped the speaker ' s staff and bust into tears of rage. Antinoos answered, saying that Telemachus was childish and a boaster; he complained bitterly to the others about Penelope, who taunted her Suitors saying that she would not choose one of them until she had finished weaving a shroud for her husband ' s old father and yet who, every night, undid the weaving she had done during the day. 28 Many more spoke against Telemachus; few stood up for him. Finally the Council broke up and Telemachus went to the seashore and prayed to Athene. His prayers were answered; he obtained a ship, supplies and men for the voyage to Sparta and to Sandy PylOs and that night he set out in his ship with Athene at his side. P.W.P. Upon entering the harbour at Sandy Pylos, Telemachus was able to see crowds of people, feasting, for it was the day of Poseidon the sea god. This feast was being presided over by Nestor, one of his father ' s old comrades in arms. Nestor ' s son, Peisistratus, at the head of a crowd, welcomed him and invited him to join the feast. When Telemachus asked for news of his father, Odysseus, long-winded Nestor recalled all the happenings at Troy and the journey home but could not tell Telemachus where Odysseus might be at the present time. Telemachus, having passed the night in a fine gallery, arose with the rosy-fingered Dawn and went out to prepare a sacrifice to the gods. Nestor then sent his son Peisistratus with Telemachus to help him con- tinue his journey to Sparta by land. The two young men went in one of Nestor ' s own chariots, with some of his high-mettled tireless horses. All day they thundered on. When they reached Sparta, they found King Menelaus giving a wedding feast for both his daughter and his admirable son at the same time. Menelaus became angry when one of his lords suggested that they send the strangers away. He reminded him of the help they had them- selves received on the way home from Troy. So the two men, Tele- machus and Peisistratus, were warmly welcomed and conducted to the baths. After a superb supper and long conversation with Telemachus, King Menelaus was positive he was the son of Odysseus. The king then recounted a story concerning Odysseus, his bravery and homecoming adventure. After a night ' s rest. King Menelaus questioned Telemachus about his journey and its purpose. Telemachus revealed that he was searching for his father. In his turn, he questioned Menelaus, explaining that his mother ' s hand was being sought by many Suitors who were a coarse and quarrelsome lot. Menelaus then recounted his return to Troy and consequent adventures. He claimed that Odysseus had been seen alive on Calypso ' s isle, Ogygia. This raised Telemachus ' hopes. Refus- ing the king ' s offer to stay he decided to return at once to Ithaca and there await further developments. In Ithaca, the Suitors heard of his return and planned to murder him. S.C.H. As dawn arose from her bed. Almighty Zeus sent for his messenger Hermes and instructed him to tell Calypso that Odysseus was to build a raft and sail to Scheria with then intention that when he should become 29 friendly with the natives there, they would escort him in their ships to his native land. Hermes then flew off to Calypso ' s island, and in her cave he ate heartily while telling her the message. After Hermes ' departure, Odysseus entered the cave and Calypso reluctantly told him Zeus ' intention. Overjoyed, Odysseus set about to build a raft immedi- ately and in four days, with the aid of Calypso ' s tools he had completed it. With provisions from Calypso, Odysseus took advantage of a fair wind, dragged the raft to the water and set sail for Scheria. Odysseus sailed seventeen days on the sea, but the Earthshaker Poseidon who had always hated him since once, long ago, Odysseus had neglected to sacrifice a goat to him, created a storm which wrecked his raft. Leucothea, the White Sea Goddess, took pity on Odysseus and told him to jump overboard with her veil, to keep him afloat. He obeyed, then swam for two days until he saw land; but he could not leave the water there because of reefs, sharp rocks and currents. He swam along the shore until he reached a river mouth, where he went ashore and, ex- hausted and bruised, fell instantly asleep in a wood. But he was in Scheria; this was the will of the gods. Not far away from where Odysseus dreamlessly slept, in the house of Alcinous, Athene found Nausicaa asleep and told her through a dream that she was a lazy girl. When Nausicaa awoke, as a result of Athene ' s v ish, she wanted to wash the clothes of the house. After a cart had been loaded with dirty clothes, and mules had been harnessed, Nausicaa and a few of her maidservants set out for the river. When they reached the ever-full washing tanks in the river, the maids washed the clothes by treading on them. When the clothes were hung up to dry, Nausicaa and the maids bathed themselves with olive oil. While they were drying their clothes they played catch with a ball. Odysseus, now within earshot, began to stir in his sleep because of the laughter of the girls. He came out of the woods, and appeared be- fore them, a terrifying figure, black and blue and salt-encrusted. The maids screamed and ran terrified behind some trees because they were afraid of him. Nausicaa, however, retained her self-possession and gave him some olive oil and told him to bathe himself in the river. Now with the help of Athene, Odysseus was soon his noble self again though he did not at this time declare his name to them. The party left for the palace of Alcinous, and Nausicaa told Odysseus to wait in the wood nearby the town until she might reach her father ' s house. He was then to go into the town, to the palace where with her father, Alcinous, Nausicaa would be waiting to make him welcome. J.C. Odysseus approached the mansion that Nausicaa had described to him. He finally entered, after some hesitation, to look amazedly at the beautiful building with its guards, the immortal silver and gold dogs, and its orchards. He walked briskly in, and made himself known to them 30 there. Aftier taking a counsellor ' s advice, Alcinous gave Odysseus his son ' s chair, some supper, and talked afterwards to the assembled com- pany, ordering them to go hom6 and rest until morning, when there would Le a general meeting to discuss what they should do with the stranger, mortal or immortal, whichever he might be. Odysseus ex- plained he was not the latter and ended by slowly saying, Let me once set eyes on my lands and my men, and my great home and then let me die. Later Odysseus told them his story, how, especially, he had escaped after eight years with Calypso, and had landed on the shores of Phaiacia. Alcinous told him that against his will he wouldn ' t keep him. Odysseus should have an escort to wherever he lived even if it were the farthest place away. As they so conversed attendants made up a bed for Odysseus. Then all slept soundly. As dawn appeared the herald summoned all. Alcinous and Odysseus came to the square, eager and curious to see the stranger. Alcinous addi ' essed them, saying, Launch a new ship, choose fifty-two of the best oarsmen, sling the oars in the thwarts. He further ordered that meantime a meal should be prepared. Demodocus was required to sing. Everything was made ready. Pontonous, the herald, arrived with the minstrel to the palace. The guests fell to, finished, and Demodocus sang. What he sang made Odysseus weep, but only Alcinous noticed this. He stopped the minstrel and suggested that all go outside to show Odysseus how they excelled at sports. After some good sport Laodamas, the king ' s son, challenged Odysseus. Broadsea, a sailor, abused him. Odysseus angrily seized a huge weight and threw it much farther than anyone else had. Alcinous then suggested they go in to show Odysseus how good they were at dancing. Demodocus played as groups of boys circled about him, footing it round and tapping the ground. Odysseus was amazed. Then Demodocus sang the loves of Ares and Aphrodite, how they were caught in a net made by Hephafstus. Odysseus and all en- joyed this. Then Alcinous asked Hallos and Laodamas to dance alone. At this Odysseus told Alcinous that it was true that his dancers were the best. This delighted Alcinous and he told each of the twelve rulers who served under him to bring gifts to Odysseus to take home with him. Broadsea gave Odysseus a bronze sword with a silver hilt and a sheath of ivory. Then after a banquet and another song Alcinous asked Odysseus to disclose his true identity. Odysseus began his adventures as follows. A.D.F. A short time after our fight with the Ciconians we experienced a bad storm. Having weathered this tempest, ten days later we landed in the country of the Lotus-Eaters. Unfortunately my men became addicted immediately they taste the lotus, and I had to tie them to the benches in the boats so that they would leave the country with me, for the drug made them want to relax into a drowsy, useless stupor. 31 Next we came to the country of the Cyclops. These huge monsters had only one eye, in the middle of their foreheads. Leaving most of my men and boats near a small island in the harbour, I proceeded with one boat and its crew to land. I took a goatskin with me filled with very strong wine. We went into one of the caves, but no one was at home, so after looking around we settled down to wait. At sunset the Cyclops returned. He did not see us for some time, but when he did he was very unfriendly and gobbled up two of my men for his evening meal. This performance was repeated next day, and he left us im- prisoned in the cave by putting a large rock at the entrance of it. During the day we prepared and sharpened a portion of the mast of our ship. When the Cyclops returned, I made him drunk with my wine. While he was in a drunken stupor, I heated the mast white hot and bored it into his eye, blinding him. We escaped from him by strapping ourselves under the bellies of his sheep and celebrated our freedom with much rejoicing. Leaving the Cyclops we came to the island of Aeolia which was in- habited by a rich man called Aeolus. We were very well equipped for our journey when we left a month later. We arrived very close to my homeland, Ithaca, when a gale blew up, sent by angry Poseidon. As a result we were driven back to Aeolus ' island, but he would not help us again, saying that we were obviously enemies of the gods. Soon we reached Aeaea where the terrible goddess Circe lived. I sent some of my men to her house. The chief of the party soon re- turned grief -stricken. He told me that, being suspicious, he had hidden behind a tree and watched the remainder of the men as they were effu- sively welcomed to Circe ' s house. She had given them a delicious but dangerous drink. After they had drunk this she was able to convert them easily into swine, and she put them into her pigsty. Hearing this I went to Circe ' s house, determined to outwit her. On the way I met Hermes, the fleet-footed messenger of the gods, and he gave me a charm which he said would protect me from Circe. She was so astonished wh ' n she was not able to turn me into a pig that she reconverted all my men into humans again, and gave me directions to help me in my further travels. Now we were to visit the Kingdom of the Dead, in Hades. G.I.M. We set sail and did as the radiant goddess Circe had bidden us. She sent us a wind that took us right across the wide ocean to the island of the dead. We beached the ship there and walked along the shore until we came to the place which Circe had described to us. Two of my companions held the victims while I dug the pit with my sword. After pouring out the drink-offering, I prayed to the empty shells of the dead. Then I cut the victims ' throats and the blood ran into the pit. Then the men took the bodies of the victims and burned them. I, myself, sat there with my sword determined not to let the Dead drink the blood until I had asked questions of Teiresias, the wisest of them all. 32 I saw many souls and learned of many mysterious deaths. There was Elpenor, a dead comrade, and my mother, Anticleia, and then at last Theban Teiresias. He bade me let the souls drink and then ask any questions I should like to ask. He answered them and also told me the voyage home would be long and treacherous. Then he returned into the shrouding mists. While talking to my mother, many women came up, sent by awful Persephone, and I spoke to many of them. I saw many other ghosts, also, while there. There was Achilles, Ajax and Minos, Orion, Tityos, and Tantalos, Hercules and many others. Hercules also told me that I was going to have a long, hard journey, as did many of the others. Suddenly all the ghosts screamed, and there was a terrible noise, such as I have never heard in my whole life. We were all terrified, so we set sail quickly, rowing first, and later, when a breeze arose, hoisted the sail; thus we departed in the direction described to us by Circe, Soon we came to the island of Aeaea, where we ran up the ship and went ashore to spend the night on the beach. The next day we found the body of our dead friend, Elpenor, whose shade we had so recently spoken with, and buried it, Whilst there, Circe learned of our presence; she brought many provisions for us and loaded them onto our ship. The rest of the day we spent feasting. Then she gave me instructions for the return voyage to Ithaca. ' First you will come to the isle of the Sirens. There no man hears the singing with safety. If you wish to hear it, and escape to tell the tale, order your men to bind you tightly to the mast. Then you may go past Scylla or Charybdis. You are to go by Scylla, because she will grab only six men out of your ship. Charybdis would drown all. Then you will come to Thrinacia where Helios keeps his cattle. Do not land there and do not eat his cattle. ' So we set sail; at the Sirens I was bound to the mast while the men put wax in their ears. Passing Scylla, six men were snatched awa . However, we had to land at Thrinacia, owing to a great storm. After many days we ran out of food and the storm still raged on. So the men killed the cattle for food. Helios was very angry; he told the mighty Zeus about it. The storm had now ceased, and we set sail: but Zeus caused another to arise, sinking my ship and my men with it. Holding on to the mast, I floated back to Charybdis. I grabbed an overhanging branch when the mast was sucked down, and when it returned to the surface, I jumped back on. I also got by Scylla without her knowing it. I then floated to Ogygia, a place where the beautiful, terrible Calypso dwelt, and there I remained, longing to escape, until Hermes brought the order from Zeus that I should be freed to make my eventful way home to Ithaca. R.B. 3 — 1 3 6 7 t 1 « t •H If m IT- XI 5 ii J5- sf ■ 1 i - 1 1 f p lit si i ft i P i i w m ACROSS 1. French gold placed before a charged particle to form a starry image (5). 5. Chopped fowl becomes dog- like (4). 9. Melt what mixed? (4). 12. A writing enclosure (3). 13. Investigate (7). 14. Sit later before wrath and severe remarks will be forth- coming (6). 16. Totalizator (shortened form) (4). 19. Physical education (abbr.) (2). 20. A fly inverted is repeated twice in French (6). 24. Prefix — two (2). 26. A rime-less frost churned up for a wild sheep (6). 27. A point of time (5). 29. Decay sets in when a Welsh hill erupts (3). 30. Stir Crete Tea and the rest (8). 33. A Lier crime lab. (annagr.) (13). 36. Also (3). 37. Near (abbr.) (2). 38. A university degree (2). 40. O (3). 41. 99 1 (3). 43. As a precaution against the unexpected (6). 46. Sapper (2). 48. Faults or defects (5). 49. Felt (6). 50. Negative on return (2). 53. Opposed points on the compass (2). 54. ARENAR (3). 55. To throw out (5). 56. Bad fish turned tail (3). 57. Belonging to it (3). 59. A solid figure of 20 facets (11). 60. 8th of May. 1945 (2). DOWN 1. Operations (abbr.) (3). 2. To receive a cut-up pear as a reward (4). 3. Purpose (9). 4. Seen in a well-lit Eskimo vil- lage (8. 6). 5. Nominative plural of I (2). 6. Male cow (2). 7. Race track circuits (4). 8. Frequency modulation (abbr.) (2). 9. Three-quarters of a shelter explodes (3). 10. The male person mentioned (2). 11. Little mixed-up sheep (3). 15. Secret (8). 17. Wind instrument (4). 18. Neuralgia causing painful twitching of the face (3). 21. By that man (2). 22. Network for supporting climb- ing plants (7). 23. Pen rent Ma! (annagr.) (9). 25. The hole formed by a shettered drop of water in an abbrevia- ted crown (6). 28. Panam (3). 31. In short a unit of volume (2). 32. Thanks (2). 34. Hallowed Egyptian bird (4). 35. To misplace a broken sole (4). 39. Potassium sulphur cyanide (4). 42. To cover Demeter almost with wax in a different country (4). 44. One always picks one for a match (1, 4). 45. A palatable, scrambled eel is offered return inside (6). 47. Boredom (5). 51. Marking one of two (2). 52. To gather the meaning of any- thing written (4). 57. Satellite 1 of Jupiter (2). 58. Southern Australia (abbr.) (2). ( Solution available ) . M. V. BREWER, (Upper Sixth Form). 33 When they heard the story, Alcinous, his queen and Nausicaa were much moved, and the king took steps at once to help Odysseus on his way. The king stowed many valuable gifts, with his own royal hands, in the ship and then, after a great farewell banquet in his honour, Odysseus left in the foat for his home island, Ithaca, being rowed by a hand-picked crew of expert oarsmen. On arrival at the isle, Odysseus was carried ashore, still sleeping, by these kindly men and was set on the beach along with his many treasures. The crew then set out back to their own home port but when they arrived at Scheria, Poseidon Earthshaker, enraged to see Odysseus on his own soil again, changed the ship into stone right in front of the eyes of the people and it sank to the botton, still remaining in its original shape. When Alcinous heard of the ship ' s misfortune he decreed that there would be no more convoys for travellers made by his ships. When Odysseus awoke he did not know where he was, for his imme- diate vicinity was shrouded in a dense mist. Pallas Athene, the daughter of Zeus, appeared before him, told him where he was and informed him of his wife and her Suitors but warned him of the great danger which awaited him at his house. She suggested that Odysseus ' appearance should be transformed into that of an old, angry, beggar so that no one would know him or would pay any attention to him. When Odysseus agreed to this she transformed him into a beggar with shrivelled skin, wearing filthy rags. Now, she told him, he must go and visit the swineherd, Eumaeus. Odysseus and Athene departed in different directions. Athene went to sunny Lacedaimon to fetch his boy, Telemachus, while Odysseus himself made his way towards the Raven ' s Rock and Arethusa Springs where he was told he would find the swineherd. Fierce dogs barked at Odysseus but he warded them off and approached Eumaeus, who was resting on the porch of his hut. Odysseus was welcomed by kind Eumaeus who, as soon as the name Odysseus was mentioned, immedi- ately declared his admiration for that renowned adventurer. Eumaeus also related the complete happenings at the house of Odysseus. Odysseus, who did not yet propose to disclose his identity, was very hungry but did not reveal the fact and Eumaeus did not guess it, hence he continued to probe this beggarly visitor with questions about the career of Odysseus. The bedraggled, old beggar then told him a long account of his eventful journey with a feigned report in it of how Orysseus would probably return. Eumaeus was very much impressed with this story and killed a fine, fat, five-year-old boar. After cooking it, Eumaeus gave Odysseus the honour of the tusker ' s long chine. After they had eaten their fill, a bed was made up for Odysseus near the fire; he wrapped himself in some sheepskins and slept soundly and peacefully in the hut of Eumaeus for the night, planning his revenge on the Suitors who had invaded his home. E.E.E.Z. 34 Meanwhile Athene appeared to Telemachus at Menelaus ' house, bidding him return home. That night Telemachus slept not a wink for thinking of his unhappy father, but Athene comforted him. Soon Helen and Menelaus gave him parting presents and Athene rernined Telemachus of another matter; she told him that the chief men among the Suitors were lying in wait for him in the Strait near Ithaca. Then Athene assured him that the Suitors would not succeed in murdering him. Accompanied by Peisistratus he sailed back to his boat in Sandy Pylos and thence sailed for Ithaca. On his arrival Telemachus met Theoclymenus and invited him to help. Later they all sailed to the nearest point of land to the swineherd ' s hut. They sailed by Crouni and Chalcis. Soon darkness covered the land. Meanwhile Odysseus and the swineherd were eating their meal and conversing agreeably in the humble wooden hut. When Telemachus landed, he came straight to the hut and saw his father, but for the present they did not recognise each other. Soon Telemachus sent Eumaeus into the town to inform Penelope of his safe return. He still was in doubt as to who the stranger might be; Eumaeus had told him that Odysseus was a Cretan and a great traveller. Telemachus refused to believe this, thinking he was a god in disguise. Then Odysseus cried out, I am no God; why should you take me for one? I am your father, on whose account you grieve and suffer so much at the hands of lawless men. Now Athene restored Odysseus to his own likeness and he revealed himself to Telemachus; he instructed his son in his plan for the destruc- tion of the Suitors. Meanwhile, at the palace, the rowdy Suitors were surprised and angry at having failed to kill Telemachus, so they went outside the great wall that surrounded the outer court, and held a council. Eurymachus spoke first on how to capture him. Back in the swineherd ' s hut, Odysseus and his son were preparing supper. They slaughtered a young pig for their meal. In the evening Eumeaus returned from the town and told Telemachus all the news he had heard about the Suitors. W.M. Following his father ' s plan, Telemachus left the swineherd ' s house and set out for his home. When he reached the palace, he placed his spear against a tall column and went inside where he was greeted by the servants. Penelope ran to him and embraced him and then asked him if he had heard any news of his father. He told her only that Odysseus was on Calypso ' s Island and could not leave for lack of a vessel to carry him. Meanwhile the Suitors, who were playing sports, decided to enter the house and sat down at the table to feast. 35 While this was going on, Odysseus and the swineherd were on their way to the city. Outside Ithaca they stopped at a well where they met Melanthius, the goatherd, who insulted them, calling them vile names. However, Odysseus and the swineherd ignored him and continued to the city. Upon reaching Odysseus ' house, the swineherd entered, telling Odysseus to wait outside. The swineherd sat next to Telemachus at the banquet table. When Telemachus saw Odysseus, who had just come in and seated himself on the doortread, he gave the swineherd some meat and bread to give to Odysseus and told him to give Odysseus permission to beg from the Suitors. All gave generously that which was not his to give, but Odysseus ' all, that is, except Antinous, who angrily flung his footstool and hit Odysseus on the shoulder. Quietly and humbly Odysseus took the food he had been given and sat by the door. When Penelope heard of the beggar ' s arrival, and that he brought news of Odysseus, she asked to see him in her room. However, Odysseus thought it best to wait until the guests had departed, and said he would not see her for the present. A man called Irus then appeared on the scene. He was a large, bulky character who had a reputation of having the Champion Glut- tonous Belly of the World. He used to roam Ithaca, gobbling up every- thing people would give him. He was angry to see a rival beggar in his place, and started to throw Odysseus out but Odysseus wittily stopped him with clever statements. Irus couldn ' t stand his answering back and they came to blows. The Suitors formed a square around them and Odysseus felled his man with one bone-smashing blow on the neck just below the ear. The Suitors laughed heartily at Odysseus ' victory and gave him a grand supper for his pains. Meanwhile, Athene was preparing Penelope, who slept soundly. She refined the beauty of Penelope ' s face and made her skin whiter than fresh-sawn ivory and made her taller and fuller to the eye. Then Penelope awoke and with two maids entered the great hall where she addressed the Suitors and her son Telemachus. She scolded Telemachus for allowing the two beggars to fight. She also stated that it was not right for the Suitors to devour her substance; they really ought to make gifts to her, instead. The Suitors good naturedly agreed and sent their servants home to gather for Penelope. After many hours of dancing and singing it was at last proposed they all go home for the night to rest. T.M.H. Odysseus had returned home to avenge the evil that had been taking place in his house during his absence. He had made himself known to no one but his son. His wife did not even know who he was, although she did ask him many questions about Odysseus, and he had mentioned some of the things that had happened during his travels. Among the Suitors, everybody thought he was only a beggar, and the illusion was very helpful to him. 36 That night Odysseus ' old nurse came to bathe him, and recognised him by a scar which he had received from a wild boar while hunting in tlie mountains. Odysseus quietened her because he did not yet want his identity to be made known. Then Odysseus ' wife asked him to interpret a dream which she had had. In the dream she had seen an eagle, which swooped down from the monutains and killed her geese which were feeding by the water ' s edge. He knew at once that the eagle in the dream was of course Odysseus and the geese were his wife ' s Suitors, whom he intended to kill. She then told him of a contest the Suitors planned to hold with her husband ' s great bow; the first man who could string and shoot it, she would have to marry, they said, for they were impatient for her much- delayed choice of one of them for a husband. Odysseus advised her to put the contest off no longer, for Odysseus would return to shoot the bow himself. Odysseus then fell asleep in the fore-hall when Athena appeared to him telling him that no matter what happened she would protect him. Upon this Odysseus fell asleep again, and slept soundly, gaining strength for what he could see was going to be a terrific battle. He was calm and confident. No so Penelope, however. All night she lay awake, grieving and praying to the gods to take her life away from her. She did not sleep until rosy-fingered dawn brought morning to the day of terrible reckoning. With the first rays of the sun Odysseus awoke and went into the court- yard, where he saw the women making ready for breakfast. The Suitors began to arrive, and at Odysseus ' appearance began to jeer and mock him, but Odysseus held his peace, for he knew that in a litle while he would have his reward. H.A.W. When Penelope arrived she made the long-awaitied announcement to her guests that the man who could string Odysseus ' bow should win her hand in marriage. Of course she did not know that Odysseus was in the house at that time. Antinous brought the bow forward and the men began to try to string the bow. Every man in the hall tried, sweating, swearing and straining, but none succeeded. So they decided to try again the next day. But Odysseus asked if he might try to string the bow and shoot the arrows through heads of the axes, the task which his wife had set for the lords. As he was in a beggar ' s garb, this caused ironic jeering comment. Finally, however, he was given permission. With the greatest of ease he accomplished the task, much to the surprise of the nobles. In astonish- ment, envy and rage they demanded to know his name. The first thing that Odysseus did after revealing his identity was to shoot Antinous with an arrow, as having been the chief offender. This caused a general uproar and a battle royal ensued, Odysseus holding the crowd off while Telemachus went to get spears and shields. 37 They soon discovered that someone was aiding the Suitors by bringing arms to them. Odysseus suspected Melanthius and his suspicions were justified almost immediately when Melanthius was caught in the act. He was instantly killed by a tremendous blow on the head. After this Odysseus ran out of arrows; they were forced to fight at close quarters with spears and swords. The battle ended when the last of the offending Suitors was left alone pitifully begging for mercy: Death was the only mercy he received at their avenging hands. A very few mere hangers-on were spared. The nurse Eurycleia was called and told to make all the unfaithful women clean the hall out. When this had been done Telemachus hanged them with a great ship ' s hawser. He then informed Odysseus, Their feet twitched, but not for very long. L.D. The old woman went up the stairs to Penelope, who had retired at the first signs of trouble. Wake up, the master has come back, she said. Nanny, the gods have made you foolish, Penelope replied, do not mock me. I don ' t mock you. Odysseus is back and he has slain all the Suitors,, ' ' replied the old woman. Nanny, don ' t raise my hopes too soon, replied Penelope. She decided to find out for herself, and so she went into the room where Odysseus was seated. She asked him questions but still he pre- tended not to know who she was. At last he sould not pretend any longer, and very joyfully they embraced after their long parting. So now, at their ease, he told her all his adventures, about his shipwreck, the Cyclops, and how he managed to escape from it; he told her about the Ciconian battles and his adventures with Calypso. He told of his adevntures in Hades and how he saw his old comrades and his mother. And here his tale ended, for he fell asleep. The next day, when Odysseus woke up, he said to his wife, At least I am home, but since I killed some men, their relations will want to avenge their deaths. So let the doors be shut. Now, to end our story, Hermes came to summon the spirits of the dead men, and lead them down the road to Hades. There they found Achilles, and Patroclos and Ajax and Agamennon. Achilles addressed them scornfully. Princes of Athens, it seems you were destined for a most pitiful and contemptible death. The Suitors told how they had been slain one by one by Odysseus, and how he came in disguised as a beggar and was abused in his own home. But in Ithaca now all was peace and contentment. The people who sought vengeance for their dead kin drew near, but with Athene ' s help Odysseus succeeded in calming them. His long, bitter voyaging was at an end. J.V.M. Modem AMERiCAN- $tattdaifd fixtures will solve your space problem ond save you money! With these space-saving fixtures, you need less room than you might think. We ' U be glad to show you where and how to add this needed con- venience to your home. STANDARD HARDWARE CO., LTD. THE BOOK STORE THE OXFORD BOOK SHOP COMPLETE BOOKSELLERS STATIONERS 39 Winter When the snow falls all around, And ice forms on the ground The birds have flown to the South And the crow flies with the grouse It ' s winter in the North. When the snow falls all around, And not an animal can be found And the children are on skis (But they never do freeze), It ' s winter in the North. When the snow falls all around And the fox is underground In his cozy little bed It never enters his head That it ' s winter in the North. N. TROTT (Form 2) oOo A Sea Dog ' s Life Now John he was a sailor, A sailor bold was he; One day his Captain ' s order Was: Jump into the sea! Our John he pondered over this. For it was not his wish To launch his body overboard And splash among the fish. So John he told the Captain, There ' s little hope for me; Thus saying picked the Captain up And threw him in the sea. I. R. MILLS Form Upper Third (W) Have you seen the latest SUMMER FUN ITEMS? French Swimming Mask and Snorkel 22 6 41 A History of the Exploration of Space On March 26, 1926, at Auburn, Massachusetts, Dr. Robert H. Gorrard fired the skeleton-like rocket which became the first to achieve flight with liquid fuel. This epochal flight lasted two and a half seconds; the rocket rose forty-one feet before it fell back to earth, but even though this first flight was such a short one, it proved that a liquid fuel rocket was a possible propulsion unit for a flight into space. After constructing a rocket that rose to seventy-five hundred feet, Dr. Gorrard took his invention to the United States Government and offered it to them if they would supply him with a laboratory to per- fect his invention. The Government refused his offer saying that they had no use for such a machine but invited him to work for them de- signing and helping the Navy ' s research laboratories develop jet-as- sisted take-off and other rocket devices. Dr. Gorrard accepted and the rest of the work done on his rocket was that done in his spare time, unofficially. When the German V-2 rockets were investigated after the war, it was found that they had a similar layout and engine construction to those of Dr. Gorrard. Only then did the United States realise that they would have to enter the race for space. Therefore in 1948, the space programme began in earnest, with the setting up of several posts and laboratories especially for space medicine and mechanics. On July 29, 1955, the United States announced that she was then entering into a period of extensive space exploration with the object in mind of building a space vehicle capable of carrying instruments into outer space. During the greater part of its repeated trips around the earth at high speed, the artificial satellite, with its instrument payload, will cruise through empty space. This ' territory ' is extremely interesting for several reasons. First, the satellite will have an unrefracted, unobstructed view into the depths of space. This is the source of many kinds of rays and particle streams that daily bombard the earth: solar radiation in many forms, cosmic rays, and meteoric particles. These will reach the satellite without having been greatly changed or eradicated by passage through the atmosphere. The study of these rays and their effects upons the human body is very important for soon the first man will have to with- stand them and it is hoped that a method of successfully counteracting these rays is discovered before this first flight. The second reason for the importance of such a satellite is that as the satellite sweeps across continents and oceans, the details of its motion will give us many clues concerning the upper atmosphere and the earth as a physical body. Also, if something resembling a television camera could be focused on the cloud conditions of the earth and a pictured televised back to earth, meteorologists could give more accurate forecasting and the 42 track of storms could be easily followed, thus providing an early warn- ing system for storms. Recently, it has been brought to notice that such a satellite could be used to watch for atom-bomb test clouds and thus a cease-tests moni- tor could be obtained. Until November, no one knew or had thought much about the Rus- sians in this space conquest, but one day the world was startled with the news that Russia had launched a Sputnik which was now travelling at a rate of some seventeen thousand miles per hour, at an altitude averaging three hundred miles above the earth. At this point the public was made aware of the fact that there was a race for space on. Since this first launching, many other satellites have followed; Some were destined for the moon, but none fully escaped the gravita- tional pull of the earth except two — one American and one Russian with the Russian rocket leading the way. Manned space flights are planned by the United States Air Force and even now, men are undergoing tests to ascertain which of twelve chosen from thousands, will go. A contract is now out for a capsule capable of carrying a man into outer space and returning him to earth safely. What will this first space-man find? — some say, Russians. KEITH H. CHIAPPA Upper Sixth SPORTSMEN Vie have a most up-to-date selection of timers for all sports. Expert Watch Repairs and Pearls and Beads Restrung Otto Wurz Co. Vallis Building Bermudiana Rd. Phone S832 43 Sledge-Riding The beautiful new sledge slides smoothly down the hill, gathering momentum as it goes. Snow slides up into the bright air, forming glistening rainbows as sparkling crystals drop lightly back to earth, forming a uniform powdery surface. Many a slide has begun in this was, happy voices yelling with excitement as the effort-free but tension- fraught journey begins. Perhaps it is the cool air, perhaps the flying snow, but always the speed exceeds imagination. Fears of the fast-approaching bank double and redouble. Cold is forgotten in the excitement of the moment. When the sledge slides gently to a stop trembling knees and gasping breath make the spectators look and wonder. Such a ride is unforgettable and the sport becomes a craze. Many people today await with longing the first fall of snow, when they can don their coats and go sledge-riding. M. W. MAIR Form Four (L) oOo Hunting Grouse with a Falcon The falconer has probably chosen a peregrine because these are not only the most beautiful but also the most courageous birds of prey. When he is carrying the bird to the moor or plain where he is going to hunt he wears a thick leather glove on his left hand to protect it from the falcon ' s claws. He also puts a hood over the bird ' s head so that it will be less troublesome during the journey, and he attaches small bells to the bird ' s legs so that it shall be easier to find in undergrowth when it has come down for a kill. While he is engaged in the hunt, the falconer also requires a pointer. As soon as this animal detects a flock of grouse the falconer leaves hi mand makes his way with the bird round the area to a point about two hundred yards from the dog. He then removes the hood from the falcon and casts him into the air. The bird rises to a height of about five hundred feet and begins to circle the area. Now the fal- coner calls his dog. Answering his master ' s call the animal startles the grouse who rise into the air. The falcon sights the prey and with wings almost closed drops like a stone upon it, killing it instantly with its powerful claws. Quickly the falcon rises into the air again, marking the spot, then falls once more. The falconer now retrieves grouse and falcon, calls up his dog and is ready to continue. G. R. COUCHMAN Upper Sixth Form THE BERMUDA FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated 1903) All types of Insurance transacted (except life) Assets exceed £500,000 The Insurance Building Front Street (West) Telephone 1275 St. George ' s Branch Telephone 9638 45 The Hurricane The wind blew up with a frightful scream, It blew the schooner around on her beam; The ship, Sea Venture, was rocked by the sea, Her timbers wilted, though a stout ship was she. The craft was rocked by the ocean swell. The skipper sensed that all was not well; For the men were praying; with hidden dread That shortly, they might all be dead. For a week and more the storm blasted. The crew all wondered how it lasted; All the decks were covered with spars, They were strewn with timber and iron bars. Still i.n its fury, the storm blew past, Leaving the ship with a single mast; Thus, helpless, she was washed towards the shores Of Bermuda, where the ocean roars. As the vessel was steered toward the reef, She grounded safely, to her Captain ' s relief; The sailors made their way to the Isles. To be surprised after all their trials; For it was a green and pleasant land, With beautiful stretches of golden sand. I. R. MILLS Form U3 (W) oOo The Struggle Sail ho! No, I don ' t mean a sail boat, but a sail fish, one of the ocean ' s most vicious deep sea fighters. Sitting in the fighting chair of the charter boat Barracuda I tensely watched the brown blur beneath my bait. Then it struck; I let it take the line for a few seconds, then I yanked back. There was a mighty jerk and this assured me that I had hooked him well and truly. The reel hummed as I put on the drag. This fish was no minnow; he was as strong as an ox. For half an hour the titanic struggle for life went on. My back ached and my arms felt heavy as lead. Then somebody slipped a halter over me so that I could take my hands off the rod and watch the furious threshing of the gigantic fish. He was beginning to tire now and the end was near. Soon he was brought alongside. The skipper put on a glove, leaned over and, grasp- ing the fish ' s bill, hauled him over the gunwale. We weighed him on the dock. Four hundred and fifty pounds — nearly a record. A very proud and happy boy went home that night. P. L. BROWNE Form U3 (W) specializing in FRENCH PERFUMES • DOESKIN GLOVES CASHMERE SWEATERS • PYJAMAS SrLKS • KIMONOS • LINENS RARE JEWELLERY AND CURIOS TREASURE HOUSE OF THE ORIENT WALKER ARCADE • REID STREET HAMILTON • BERMUDA There is no Present Like the Time ' 66 nzBRLAND Omega is the gift ' that he will receive - and use — with pride. Give the finest . . . Give OMEGA Exclusively at 47 Shar-Ashar Shar-Ashar, a prince of all tigers, lived in India In the dark, murky green forests of India. Many a time has a white-throated deer Hearing his roar, loud and vibrant, run in abject fear. He vi alks on padded feet, a soft silent muffled walking; He sees his prey and begins his silent stalking. Goes still, then leaps long silent springs. His prey a screaming deathsong sings. Yet Shar-Ashar is wise; he never goes where men abide. These men hunt animals who hurt none, but stay in the forest and hide. They set traps and snares to kill, hurt and mangle. Burn, murder, wound and even strangle The creatures of the forest who do no wrong But stay in the shady green jungle glades all day long. But what in the world is this I hear? The bang of the gun and the whine of the bullets come to my ear. Shar-Ashar came forth; his eyes glowed bright red. Violent thoughts were running through his head. The hunter was listening to the talk of the mynah bird When Shar-Ashar came behind. He was not heard. He sprang at the hunter and wounded his eye, Then ran away. The hunter did not die, But he would certainly never come back — this he swore; And Shar-Ashar reigned over his jungle once more. R. F. SMITH Upper Third Form For the man who ' s going places... BULOVA ...top-level in every- thing but price! A. 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Adderley in Group A set in a new high for the high jump of 3 ft. Tin. using straddle style; the previous record was jumped in 1952. T. Henry was the outstanding athlete in Group D, setting a new record for the 75 yards hurdles, and new distances for the long jump (18 ft. 8 in.), and hop, step and jump (38 ft. in.). Also in this group was Gayle, who increased his discus throw to 125 ft. 9 in., and his shot put to 44 ft. 10 in., to break his records of last year. R. Mello increased the javelin record by over 23 ft. with a throw of 143 ft. 10 in., besides increasing his own pole vault record, with a height of 8 ft. 6 in. There was only one new record in Group E, and this was set by Ingham with a vault of 8 ft. 6 in. in the pole valut. However, most of the other times and distances were very close to the existing records. A fine tea was served by Mrs. Hallett and her helpers and, as the last event finished exactly on time, it was altogether a very pleasant after- noon. Thanks are extended to all the officials, for without their help, the efficient running of so many events would be impossible. R.S.A. oOo TAKE IT FROM ME You can H do better TEEN - AGE DREAMS COME TRUE IN THIS BOOK.... All teen-agers dream about what they are going to have, do or be . . . someday ! The smartest teen-agers take steps to make their dreams come true. First step is to open a savings account here. Then save system- atically from allowance or earnings. Accumulated dividends will help savings grow even faster to dreams- come-true size! Time to start is now. CONSULT THE SAVINGS DEPARTMENT OF THE BANK OF N. T. BUTTERFIELD SON LIMITED Bermuda ' s Oldest Bank HAMILTON ST. GEORGE ' S Telephone 2051 Telephone 9671 51 Infer-School Sports The Bermuda School Sports Association ' s Annual Inter-school Athletic Meeting was held again at the Saltus Field. Delightful weather and competent officiating combined to make it one of the most smooth- running and successful of these events. The Saltus team was not quite as strong as last year ' s team, but in finishing first in 14 events, second in eight events, and third in 12 events out of a total of 43 events, it was considered a very creditable perfor- mance. Moreover, of the three new records established, two were set by members of the Saltus team. R. Mello increased the Pole Vault mark in group D with a height of 9 ft. Sin. and D. Gordinier set a new time of 11.1 sees, for the 100 yards hurdles. Saltus was particularly strong in Group D, winning nine of the 12 events in that group, which augurs well for the Group E team of the future. Once again the team won all the hurdles events and finished first or second in the relays. Adderley repeated his high jump win in the school meeting to win this event, whilst Haycock ran well to win the 50 yards and hurdles in Group C. In Group D, Henry won all his events. These were the long jump, hop, step and jump and the 100 yards hurdles. Mello and Massa also won their events; these were pole vault, javelin, discus, and shot. In Group E, Chiappa won the mile, Gordinier the 100 yards hurdles and long jump. Reppert ran third in both the 100 yards and 220 yards, whilst Harrison was second in the high jump and Hollis second in the discus. Boys are reminded once again that skill in games and good perfor- mances in athletics can only be achieved by training, and more training. It is axiomatic that the better you become the more enjoyment derived. R.S.A. 52 Cricket 1958 1st XI The team was chosen from: — Lumsden (capt.), Zuill, Redding, Kempe, Whitecross, Harrison, He nry 2, Profit, Leseur, Godet, Saul, May cock 1, Bridges. Matches Result 1. School 67 (Kempe 19, Redding 19) H. A. E. Smith, Ltd 56 (Lumsden 6-26, Whitecross 4-30) Won 2. Travellers C.C. 118-5 (dec.) (Rich 48, KeUy 40) School 101 (Saul 22, Redding 15, Whitecross 23) Lost 3. H.M.S. Troubridge 117-6 (dec.) School 82-6 (Lumsden 34 not out) Drawn 4. School 78 (Redding 33 not out) Warwick 64-8 (Lumsden 6-32) Drawn 5. H.M.S. Troubridge 108-8 (dec.) School 111-6 (Zuill 31 not out, Whitecross 12) Won 6. Old Boys 132 School 62 Lost 7. School 93 (Kempe 25. Zuill 22) Staff 93 (Mr. Alger 29, Mr. Pitt 30) Tie Of the seven games played the school won two, lost two, two were drawn and one ended in a tie. The standard of play improved during the season, especially that of certain individuals. Cricket, of course, more than any other game can only be played well by people who are prepared to practise. Continual practice in bat- ting, bowling and fielding is essential, and the lack of this became very apparent with certain boys. Lumsden was a popular captain and one who plays the game well. His batting at times was a joy to watch, especially his strokes in front of the wicket. Whitecross during play was a great trier and at times bowled very well. Zuill as a stand-in wicket-keeper filled the position admirably. His batting showed considerable improvement and great things are expected from him in the future. Harrison is capable of be- coming a very useful bowler if he can overcome his tendency to bowl fast. This tendency for fast bowling was one of the biggest faults many of our bowlers had during the season. F.C. 53 Junior Football 1958 -59 P W L D Goals for Goals against 10 8 1 1 26 5 The team was chosen from Hay ward 1 (capt.), Rothwell, Leman, Ashton, Trott, McCann 1, Ferguson 1, Perinchief, Couper, Haynes, Muggleton, Woolfrey, Thatcher, West 2, Panchaud. As a result of this season ' s matches Saltus finished second in the league. The position of the school was not determined until the last game when the school lost their only match of the season. Consequently Mt. St. Agnes were the league winners. Saltus began the season in fine form, winning the first seven games and only giving three goals away. Unfortunately the high standard was not maintained and from the last three games only one more victory was recorded. The outstanding footballer in the Junior League team was undoubt- edly Rothwell. His positional play and accurate shooting were first class. Couper played well; as did Perinchief on the right wing. Much of the season ' s success was due to an extremely tight defence. Hayward at centre-half was a consistent hard worker. Ashton had a very good season; McCann played well in goal. An all round improvement in the standard of football was noted and it is hoped that those boys, who next season make the Intermediate and First XI, will adopt the same attitude of good sportsmanship and clean soccer that they have shown in the Junior League. F.C. oOo Basketball There was a revived interest in Basketball during the winter months, in fact, there was almost as much enthusiasm as when the school team beat every team to win the Mid Ocean Basketball League in 1956. It is difficult to obtain matches with other schools, but one was played against Whitney Institute, which the school team managed to win after being well behind at half time. An exciting Inter-House Competition was held at the end of the term which was so keenly contested it is planned to hold this competi- tion annually. The following points are suggested to all who wish to play the game with some success. 1. Pass the baU accurately — to the man in an open space. 2. Learn to pivot away from a guard. 3. Use the back board when shooting. 4. Don ' t dribble when a pass can be made, 5. Learn the rules. R.S.A. FOUNDATION FOR A MODERN CAREER The Company periodically has vacancies for Indentured Apprenticeships in our Engineering and Electrical Workshops. Candidates, who are selected from Competitive Examinations, receive first class training in the Trade selected and the wage rates offered are good and progressive. Free tuition at the Bermuda Technical School is part of this training scheme. To the Apprentice who will accept and seriously apply himself to this training, there are, at the completion of Indentured Apprenticeship period, excellent opportunities for advancement. Call our Personnel Welfare Officer, Main Office, Serpentine Road for on appointment. Phone 2W 55 Infer-House Swimming Competition The 1958 Swimming Championships were held again at the Eagle ' s Nest Hotel pool. There was some doubt, however, almost until the last minute as plumbing difficulties prevented the pool from being filled with water. The competition was keen and some boys showed plenty of promise in their swimming style. Darrell House won the Junior com- petition, and Butterfield House the Senior. RESULTS — JUNIOR 25 yards Freestyle, Group A— Henry (B), Raner (W), Campbell W). 19.4 sees. 25 yards Freestyle. Group B. — Vorley (B), Robinson 2 (D), Brown (B). 16.8 sees. 50 yards Freestyle. Group C— Haynes (D), Robinson 1 (D), Hay- ward (B). 34.6 sees. 50 yards Breaststroke. Group C. — Hayward (B), Haynes (D), Belvin (D). 45 sees. 25 yards Breaststroke. Group C. — Banyard (B), Robinson (D), Cook (B). 20 sees. Junior Diving. — Haynes (D), Marshall (D), Hetzel. Junior Relay. — Darrell, Watlington, Saltus. 1 min. 0.4 sees. RESULTS — SENIOR 50 yards Freestyle. Group D.— Hetzel (S), Henry (B), West (S). 28.6 sees . 50 yards Breaststroke. Group D. — Harrison (B), Gayle (D), Lodge (D). 25 yards Breaststroke. Group D.— Hetzel (S), Kane (S), Henry (B). 17.05 sees. 100 yards Freestyle. Group E.— Dallas (W), Redding (B), Gordinier (W). 1 min. 16 sees. 200 yards Freestyle. Group E.— Leseur (D), Dallas (W), Saul (B). 3 min. 1 sec. 100 yards Breaststroke. Group E. — Hallett. 50 yards Breaststroke. Group E. — Redding (B), Scupham (B), Davis W). 39.2 sees. Senior Diving.— Mello (B), West (S), Gibbs (S). Senior Relay. — Saltus, Butterfield, Darrell. 1 min. 49.7 sees. House positions: Junior— Darrell 23 pts., Butterfield 15, Watlington 7. Senior— Butterfield 21 pts., Saltus 18, Darrell 11. R.S.A. JOHN BARRITT fSs, SON ALUMINIUM FOLDING CHAIRS CHAISE LONGUES BARBECUES and all ACCESSORIES . DIVERS ' AQUA LUNGS FINS — MASKS — SNORKELS — SPEARS, etc. WADING POOLS — SWIM RINGS — AIR MATTRESSES ICE CHESTS — COOLER JUGS for picnics 57 Soccer Reporf- Ist XI The first XI had one of its most successful seasons for several years, finishing the season as winners of the 1st division along with Mt. St. Agnes. Enthusiasm was consistent throughout the season, and in every match there was always plenty of good constructive football. The team combined particularly well in the away match at Warwick, emerging winners by 7 goals to 2. McCann in goal made some fine saves though he still needs to handle the ball more cleanly. His tendency to block the ball first, then catch it, can be a dangerous habit against the robust type of forward. Gayle and Davis as full backs tackled and kicked well, with Davis being one of the few players who can head the ball. Saul played well at all times as half back and captain, whilst Leseur combined excellent defensive work with some constructive moves as centre-half. Hallett at right-half is unquestionably the most improved player of the first XI. His ball distribution was a pleasure to watch, and his tackling, too. When he learns to head the ball better and be more discreet with his tackles he will be a very useful wing-half. Mello played some good games on the right wing, well supported by Redding, a very hard-working inside forward. Whitecross scored many good goals at centre-forward, and generally played very well in this difficult position. Several players were tried in the left wing positions but, unfortunately, without any measure of success. Others who played for the first XI were Couchman, at full back. Profit, Harrison, Parker, and Maycock as forwards. INTERMEDIATE XI; At the beginning of the season it seemed that the Intermediate XI would repeat their success of the previous year after winning all matches in the first half of the season. It may have been over-confidence that lost the away match at Warwick, which resulted in Saltus and Warwick being tied at the end of the season. In the play-off match held at the B.A.A. ground, Warwick were able to cling to the one goal scored mid- way through the second half. Zuill, goalkeper and captain, was always a pillar of strength in the defence. Indeed, it must be disheartening to any forward to see a goal- keeper so big, and so agile. Parker, Gordinier, Henry, Lukrofka and Groves were the members of the defence, whilst Chiappa, Maycock, West, Kempe, Marsden and Profit filled the forward positions. Most of the players in this team show promise and enthusiasm, but basic skills need lots of practice, and everyone must be prepared to do this. On the whole the kicking is good but heading, trapping, and con- trolling the ball are skills which must be mastered in order to be a complete footballer. R.S.A. WE WOULD ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONSIDER BANKING AS A CAREER AND INVITE THEM TO CALL ON ONE OF OUR OFFICERS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION THE BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED 59 Inter-School Boxing FRIDAY, MARCH 13th, 1959. The Tenth Annual Inter-School Boxing was held at Saltus. In the preliminary bouts the school team was most successful in gaining twelve finalists. The result of the finals were more evenly distributed between the schools than in any previous competition, with Saltus winning five, Cavendish three, Warwick Academy three, Whitney two, Sandys two, St. George ' s G.S. two, and Dellwood one. Winners for the school team were G. Shorto, T. McCann, M. Haynes, D. McCann and R. Mello. Shorto showed again that in his class of box- ing, a sound defence and a clean punching style wins a bout with ease. The brothers McCann boxed in typical McCann manner, fair style and plenty of courage. Haynes had another bout with Brown of War- wick, though this year Haynes won by a smaller margin, whilst Mello again proved that he has too much speed, although his opponent was much taller and had a longer reach. G. Conly was undoubtedly the most unfortunate loser on the pro- gramme. He had better style, dominated the centre of the ring and punched well. However, it is blows with the knuckles of the g ' ove on the target which count, and his opponent certainly tried to do that. Steinhoff, Hollis and Davis boxed well against good and ex- perienced boxers, whilst Haynes and Cook fought boys who had weight and height advantages. In the last bout Zabel ' s rushing tactics upset his opponent badly in the first round, but better skill prevailed, and he was well and truly beaten by Powell of Warwick. R.S.A. I nter-House Boxing THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1959 Several changes took place for the 24th Annual Boxing Competition. Previously the finals had been held on a Friday evening, but this year they were held on a Thursday afternoon. It was felt that in the past the Friday evening fiinals were for parents and the public, and the boys not actually competing lost interest. This year the lower forms were able to watch the semi-finals, and the Senior School was able to see the finals. There still remained plenty of room for parents and others but, unfortunately, not many attended. However, as the Thursday afternoon finals seemed to appeal to the boys, perhaps parents and friends will join us in the future. Another idea tried this year arose from the fact that in the past certain boys who wanted to box fell into a weight group in which they Be sociable-have Pepsi in the new Now Only 6d Bermuda AAmeral Water Co., Ltd. Phone 6151 for delivery 61 were completely outclas sed. On Thursday an attempt was made to arrange at least one bout for everybody with someone of comparative skill rather than weight. Even so, it was impossible to match some boys, but everyone who did box gained points for his house. The standard of boxing was good on the whole, with Mello being out- standing. His greatest asset, and one which makes him an awesome opponent, is the speed of his punch. Every boy who wishes to improve his boxing would do well to copy. Other noteworthy boxers were Haynes, who displayed neat footwork and kept a cool head to win by a narrow margin. Shorto, whose clean, orthodox style shows the hallmark of a good amateur boxer, and Conley, whose all-round skill suggests an older and more experienced boxer. Steinhoff, Rothwell, McCann and Muggleton are good boys who show plenty of promise. They have good style and punch well. In the heavier groups Reppert and Davis won their respective bouts, but most of the excitement was provided by the younger boys. Thanks are extended to Mr. D. J. Williams as referee; Mr. Capstick, Mr. Measures and Mr. Drewery as judges, and Mr. Rosser as time- keeper. Mr. Gascoigne gave an appropriate speech and presented the prizes. RESULTS 75- 80 lbs. — R. Steinhoff beat G. RothweU 60- 65 lbs. — P. Muggleton beat M. Meeker 120-128 lbs. — G. Shorto beat J. McCann 65- 70 lbs. — G. Conly beat J. Wallick 145-155 lbs. — G. Reppert beat T. Henry 128-136 lbs. — R. Mello beat B. Lukrofka 70- 75 lbs. — I. MiUs beat B. Hetzel 95-100 lbs. — S. Cook beat B. Leman 100-105 lbs. — C. Haycock beat M. Doidge 80- 85 lbs. — D. Panchaud beat I. Couper 110-115 lbs. — B. Groves beat D. McCann 105-110 lbs. — M. Haynes beat K. Hayward Over 155 lbs. — L. Davis beat P. Zabel Watlington House won the Boxing Shield, with Butterfield second, Saltus third, and Darrell fourth. R.S.A. Young Men s Clothes for SCHOOL SPORT DRESS Visit our young men and boys ' department for all your clothing requirements. Boys ' Cord Suits £6.15.0 Shorts from 20 - White S.S. Shirts from 8 6 26 FRONT ST. 63 Saltus Old Bays ' Association ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT FOR 1959 As a complete change from recent years, the Annual General Meeting of this Association was held at Ariel Sands on Tuesday, 27th January, 1959, at which the following Officers and Committee of Management President Charles Pearman-Wilson Vice-President Colin Selley Secretary Charles Collis Treasurer William Cox were elected: — Committee of Management: R. A. Ferguson, Andrew Trimingham, Henry Masters, Llew Vorley, C. R. Terceira, Archie Hooper, H. J. Hal- lett (ex officio). Mr. Dudley Butterfield of Messrs. Butterfield and Steinhoff was once again appointed to audit the accounts of the Association for the current year. After a very lively meeting, about 96 Saltus Old Boys and Masters sat down to a most enjoyable dinner, at the conclusion of which Mr. Fred Misick proposed a toast to tlie School in which he developed the theme alluded to by the Association in the 1958 Year Book. He reminded those present of the part the S chool has played in the lives of the majority of our Island ' s leaders and exhorted the Association to delve more deeply into this subject for the edification of past and present pupils of Saltus. It is up to us to give of our time and effort for the benefit of the School to maintain the record of the past seventy years and to afford present and future pupils every opportunity of obtaining the best possible education. As a first step towards this end, the Committee is endeavouring to enlarge the paid up membership of the Association and would like to encourage the younger Old Boys of the School to play their parts as active members. 1959 PROJECTS As a number of you are aware, this Association has endeavoured in the past few years without much success to launch a School Endowment programme and last year to investigate the possibilities of building a new bicycle shed at the School. Very little response was forthcoming with regard to the former, and the Committee felt that the cost of the 64 latter was completely unjustified at this stage. However, they have now decided to tackle the following three less ambitious, but nevertheless worthwhile, projects for this year: — 1. To assist the Trustees in the purchase and installation of windows for the upper verandah, 2. To acquire a record player and speaker system for the School. 3. To work out a development programme for the School library. The Committee is pleased to report that the record player and speaker system has been donated by a prominent business firm and that a report has been prepared on the requirements for the library. In order to fulfil their intentions, the Association must now depend upon its mem- bers and friends for donations and assistance in providing the type of books most urgently needed by the School and in providing up to £300 towards the cost of the windows. Any assistance our readers may be able to give the Association will be most welcome. ANNUAL EVENTS The Association still manages to field two cricket and two football teams to play the 1st and 2nd XI ' s of the School and on two occasions to send a team to take part in a debate with the School. It is unfortunate that so few of the Old Boys take any interest whatsoever in these events and, without the support of a large majority of members, the Committee of Management have a very difficult job in providing the outside support which the School must of necessity have. Two additional events always enjoyed by those attending are the Founders ' Day Luncheon and the Annual Dance which, at the time of writing, is due to be held at Ariel Sands on 27th June. The Association has followed the precedent of last year in paying the membership subscriptions for all of the overseas members of the staff and their wives at the English Speaking Union. In addition, the Committee continues to meet informally with the members of staff over luncheon once a term in order that it may keep its fingers on the pulse of happenings at the School. SCHOOL SUCCESSES Saltus boys are still the principal contenders for both the Bermuda and Rhodes scholarships and last year they were awarded to Scott Godet and Colin Curtis respectively. From all reports, CoUn is enjoying his life at Oxford with two other Rhodes scholars, both of whom are Saltus Old Boys, Dr. John D. Stubbs and F. I. B. Williams. Three Old Boys, in the persons of James and Richard Pearman and David Wilkin- son, have recently returned from London after passing their Bar finals to practise Law in Bermuda. Slazenger Wherever sport llouriineb, the nan will be found, SLAZENGER have ihe development and production oi supen-i uipment for all games . . . their products are to be iound in the hands of many of the greatest names in the sporting world, • TENNIS • CRICKET • GOLF • FOOTBALL • ARCHERY ♦ BADMINTON • BOXING Special Prices to Club and School Teams