Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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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

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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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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. Gillan SUPERMART Front and Reid Street East AIR CONDITIONED Week Days 8.15 until 6.30 — Thursdays 8.15 - 1.00 Fridays and Saturdays — 8.15 - 8.00 p.m. Self Service Self Service Frozen Vegetables Frozen Breads Frozen Juices Frozen Meats Dairy Produce Dry Groceries CHECK-OUTS Free Delivery To Your Car 6— Front Street 2— Reid Street