Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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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

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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.

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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