Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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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

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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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13 Cadef Company Notes CADET CAMP — Summer 1958 The Cadet Corps ' Annual Camp began on the last day of the Summer Term. This was an innovation which enabled cadets to enjoy three extra days at Warwick Camp. Every officer and cadet thoroughly appreciated these three days and it is hoped that this procedure may be followed as often as possible. A few cadets arrived before the others, and were able to greet a bus loaded with enthusiastic cadets in a welcome that heralded the best camp ever. That afternoon, R. .M.S. Ward, the smiling perennial, was there, as is his wonted custom, to issue bedding and all equipment. 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.