James S. Bell Junior Middle School A secretary was added to the school staff. Long Branch Public and Continuation School became the James S. Bell School in 1953 in honour of its late principal who had served it for 20 years. In 1954 six kindergarten and five grade one classes moved into a new and final wing of the school. In 1959 Parkview School was opened and Mr. Rod Jack left James S. Bell to be its principal. Mr. Elmer Yeandle became vice-principal of James S. Bell. In 1962 the Board awarded Mr. Harvey Gibbs a service certificate on completion of 25 years at James S.
Ship's chronometer from HMS Beagle Bolder. In July 1830 the chronometer was returned from "Hecla" and went for cleaning to Robert Molyneux in London. It was returned to Greenwich in November but not immediately issued to another ship. In March 1831 the chronometer was delivered to Devonport where the rate was checked and recorded. On 6 December 1831 it was issued to Captain Stokes in command of HMS "Beagle". It sailed with Captain Fitzroy on "Beagle"'s famous second voyage and was returned to Greenwich 7 November 1836. After a period at Arnold and Dent for cleaning it was transported by HMS "Lightning" to Devonport or